Jay D. Adams

Jay D. Adams is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Senior Counsel at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since July 2023. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Trial Attorney at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel from August 2017 to July 2023 and extensive military service as a Reserve Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force since July 2003, along with assignments as a Master at Arms in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a Combat Arms Instructor. Legal training includes a Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, complemented by a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management from Wayland Baptist University. Professional experience also encompasses work as a Law Clerk, Judicial Extern, and Electrician Foreman, showcasing a diverse background that spans both legal and technical fields.