Arent Fox
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Adam W. Bentley

Adam W. Bentley
November 11, 2011
  • Associate
  • Los Angeles, CA
213.443.7514
adam.bentley@arentfox.com

Adam practices in the area of complex commercial litigation, including business torts, false advertising, defamation, construction, products liability, and labor and employment matters. His work also focuses on white collar criminal defense and government enforcement. Adam represents local, national, and international clients in state and federal courts as well as in mediations and arbitrations.

Previous Work

Prior to joining Arent Fox, Adam worked at a full service international law firm where he handled defense in securities and professional liability actions. He focused on complex business litigation, with an emphasis on securities fraud, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholder derivative actions for several industry-leading companies. His prior cases include:

  • Representing board members of an international biomedical testing company in a shareholder derivative action that sought to enjoin a $6.8 billion acquisition by a Fortune 500 medical manufacturing company. Adam was part of a team that successfully mediated a settlement allowing consummation of the deal.
  • Representing board members of an international cancer diagnostics company in a shareholder derivative action that sought to enjoin a $587 million acquisition by a Fortune 500 advanced technology and finance company. Adam was part of the team that litigated and successfully mediated a settlement allowing consummation of the deal.

Professional Activities

Adam currently serves on the Board of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Los Angeles Chapter.

Publications/Presentations/Recognitions

Adam’s published articles include:

  • “Applying the Attorney-Client Privilege to In-House Counsel,” Los Angeles Lawyer; February 2012
  • “Disclosure Standard for Security Claims Muddled With Uncertainty,” Daily Journal; March 31, 2011
  • “Contingency Fee Decision in California Supreme Court”, The Recorder, August 9, 2010

While attending law school, Adam was a managing editor of the UCLA Law Review and the winner of the 1L Moot Court Competition.

Life Beyond the Law

Adam enjoys hiking and traveling with his wife, Natascha, doing philosophy, and catching the latest movie.

Bar and Court Admissions

  • California Bar
  • Northern District of California US District Court
  • Central District of California US District Court
  • Southern District of California

Education

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
, JD
Brigham Young University
, BA
  ( magna cum laude )

Practices

  • Commercial Litigation
  • White Collar & Investigations
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