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Adam McGough 

Institute for Conflict Management

Adjunct Faculty



Biography

B. Adam McGough, Esq., brings over two decades of distinguished experience in dispute resolution to the Dallas panel. Mr. McGough has successfully mediated over 1,500 disputes and trained over 1,000 mediators across the country. With experience as a commercial litigator, an entrepreneur, a federal prosecutor and an elected official, he is known as a creative problem-solver and a servant leader. He has navigated complex cases across industries, including municipal government and public policy, business and commercial, higher education, public safety, personal injury and employment. He is a sought-after speaker and trainer in negotiation and conflict management, and is recognized for his work ethic.

During his four-term tenure on the Dallas City Council, Mr. McGough was elected to the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities, was appointed to the Regional Transportation Council, served as the chair of Public Safety, and led the responses to Ebola, COVID and multiple weather-related crises. As a former chief of staff, chief of community prosecution, deputy mayor and special assistant U.S. attorney, he has demonstrated a unique ability to serve clients with efficiency and effectiveness. He is dedicated to serving with excellence and continues to make a significant impact in both legal and civic spheres through his fair-minded and strategic approach to helping clients achieve a pathway forward through conflict resolution.

Academic Degrees

  • Graduate Certificates, Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
  • LL.M., Dispute Resolution, Specialization in Mediation, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine School of Law, 2005
  • J.D., Dedman School of Law at SMU, 2003
    • SMU Science and Technology Law Review
    • Master Advocate, Board of Advocates
    • Member, Phi Delta Phi
  • International and Employment Law, University College, Oxford University, 2001
  • B.A., Economics, University of Texas at Austin, 2000
    • Member, Delta Tau Delta

Academic Department

College of Leadership & Public Service