Kaiser PLLC Welcomes Zach Adorno to the Firm
Kaiser PLLC is pleased to announce that Zach Adorno has joined the firm, bringing extensive experience from both the public and private sectors to the firm’s litigation and advisory practices.
Adorno focuses his practice on helping clients navigate complex personal and professional challenges, including high-stakes litigation decisions, defamation matters, and responses to government inquiries. He draws on deep experience in litigation, government investigations, and crisis management to provide thoughtful, strategic counsel tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Prior to joining Kaiser PLLC, Adorno served as Associate General Counsel at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he supported complex civil and criminal litigation involving sensitive information and advised internal clients on a wide range of operational and administrative matters. He previously practiced at law firms in the Washington, D.C. area, advising clients on civil litigation, defamation, crisis management, and financial restructuring matters. Adorno also clerked for the Honorable Michael F. Urbanski, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Virginia.
“Zach brings a rare combination of litigation experience and high-level government service that aligns seamlessly with our firm’s work,” said Courtney Forrest, Managing Partner of Kaiser PLLC. “His judgment, perspective, and ability to guide clients through some of their most challenging moments make him a strong addition to our team.”
Adorno is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
About Kaiser PLLC
Kaiser PLLC is a litigation boutique in Washington, D.C. representing clients in white-collar, government investigations, legal ethics, civil, and First Amendment matters. The firm is known for its thoughtful and client-focused approach to high-stakes matters. For more information visit kaiserlaw.com.
