J.D. 1986 and LL.M. Tax 1988 from the University of San Diego School of Law; Admitted to practice in California, United States District Court (Southern, Central, and Eastern Districts), and United States Tax Court.

Bill Adams is a partner in the San Diego law firm of Norton, Moore, & Adams, LLP. He has been involved with land use and urban renewal for nearly 25 years, both as a professional and as a personal passion. He also has a robust labor law practice, representing both businesses and employees, the latter with a focus on unpaid or under-paid interns.

His public interest passion pertains to public rights to access, preservation, and humane physical environments.