Adam Barea

Adam Barea is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as the Legal Director at YouTube since September 2022 and as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maine School of Law since January 2023, teaching courses on Social Media Regulation and GenAI and IP Issues. Barea has extensive experience in legal strategy and litigation, having previously held significant roles at Google, including Director of Strategy and Director of Legal, where responsibilities included managing litigation and risk mitigation for high-risk third-party content. Additionally, Barea serves as the Director on the Board of Directors for the Partnership to End Addiction and has held various legal positions including Board Member for the Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies and Attorney at Cooley LLP and Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Barea holds a JD from Columbia Law School and a BA in Urban Studies/Affairs from Columbia College, with an educational background that includes Tufts University and George School.