Adam Mitchell’s practice focuses on education law and election law. He graduated from Duke University in 1998. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Mitchell taught third grade and served on the Board of Education in East Palo Alto, California. While working in education, he earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of San Francisco, providing him with firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities facing schools and educational leaders.

Mr. Mitchell joined Tharrington Smith in 2007. In his education law practice, he advises public school systems across North Carolina on a broad range of legal and governance matters. His practice includes complex personnel issues and investigations, as well as counsel regarding open meetings, public records, policy development and revision, and school construction. In addition, he has assisted local governments throughout North Carolina with redistricting issued. Mr. Mitchell lives in Raleigh with his wife and daughter.