BIO
Adam has practiced under the Adam Burke Legal banner since 2018, focusing on representing small and medium sized emerging businesses. His story prior to that is decades of experience in business transactions and the law, bringing a unique global perspective.
He moved to Los Angeles from Melbourne, Australia in 1996, and was admitted to the California Bar in 1997. He began practice at Los Angeles law firm Iverson, Yoakum, Papiano & Hatch, with work ranging from complex litigation, to government contracting, to entertainment projects and transactions. His clients included Elizabeth Taylor, Olympic Ceremonies producer Ric Birch, Nederlander Concerts and LA’s Greek Theatre.
In 2006, Adam founded media and entertainment firm Autonomy with Phil Green, which spurned numerous projects over the next decade. As part of that partnership Adam handled:
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dozens of transactions, including equity investments;
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management and business affairs as partner of the entity that staged Mexico's Bicentennial celebrations;
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deals with corporations including Heineken, Universal Music, NBC/Telemundo, MTV, Abrams Books, Travel Channel, NASCAR, TED, and many others; and
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leadership of a major LA public contracting process for Nederlander Concerts in partnership with AEG Live.
Adam entered the non-profit world in 2019 by founding and becoming the inaugural Executive Director of the Australian Music Alliance, which has expanded to the Pitchhiker Foundation and produces the KCRW's Global Beat series among other projects.
Thanks to this journey, Adam has a broad perspective that allows him to navigate legal and commercial landscapes for his clients, ensuring they are protected as they advance in their objectives.