Adam Mitchell
Adam Mitchell, a New York native, graduated from Duke University in 1998, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Mitchell taught third grade in East Palo Alto, California. During his time in the classroom, he earned a master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of San Francisco. After teaching for three years, he was elected to the school board as part of a community-wide effort dedicated to improving student achievement and restoring fiscal stability. Mr. Mitchell served a four-year term on the board, and was elected president during his first year in office.
While serving on the school board, Mr. Mitchell entered law school at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). He graduated in 2007 and was awarded academic prizes in civil procedure and trial advocacy.
Mr. Mitchell was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 2007. His practice focuses primariliy on education law and election law.