Sheila R. Adams
About Sheila R. Adams
Sheila R. Adams is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Sheila R. Adams is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Litigation - Antitrust
Current Firm: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Location: New York, NY
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