Heather Adams
Heather Adams
Education
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
JD, 1998
DUKE UNIVERSITY
BA, 1995
Bar & Court Admissions
All North Carolina State Courts
All North Carolina Federal Courts
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Heather has more than 20 years of civil litigation experience, with extensive knowledge in the areas of trade secrets, financial services, employment, antitrust, LLCs and partnerships, and other disputes, including appeals and investigations.
Immediately before joining Parry Law, Heather was the head of litigation for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company. She previously handled class actions and complex commercial disputes for large corporate clients while at Alston & Bird LLP.
Recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers and Business North Carolina Magazine’s Legal Elite, Heather frequently speaks to legal and business groups regarding dispute resolution best practices. She has authored numerous articles on litigation topics, including arbitration, internal audits, banking regulations, electronic discovery, market share liability, deal protection measures, removal, and depositions.
At Parry Law, Heather continues her complex commercial litigation practice, representing individual and business clients in state and federal courts across North Carolina, including appellate work, as well as arbitration and administrative proceedings.
Awards
Business North Carolina Legal Elite (2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2023, 2024)
North Carolina Super Lawyers (2016, 2017, 2023, 2024)
North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star (2013, 2014, 2015)
Outstanding Volunteer Attorney Award, NC Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program (2000)
Benchmark Litigation Rising Star (2008, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017)
Triangle Business Leader Top Lawyer (2008)
Recent Speaking Engagements/Articles
Moderator, “Back to the Future: In-House Practice in a Post-Pandemic World,” NC Bar Association Corporate Counsel Section, Virtual, January 2022
Speaker, NC Chamber “Women: A Force in Business” Conference, Raleigh Convention Center, November 2021
Speaker, Banking Transformation Forum Flagship Conference, Virtual, November 2021