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Adam R. Carlisle is an associate in the New Orleans, Louisiana, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and a member of the firm’s ERISA Complex Litigation group. Adam uses his experiences as a former high school teacher and NCAA Division I track and field coach to communicate effectively and passionately on behalf of his clients.

Adam’s practice focuses on defending employers, fiduciaries, plan sponsors, and other defendants in complex class action and individual plaintiff ERISA matters. Adam has experience representing clients in 401(k) and 403(b) fee claims, benefits claims, ESOP disputes, ERISA Section 510 claims, and other claims for breach of fiduciary duties. Adam also provides preventive advice and counseling for employers in ERISA and workplace law matters.

While attending Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, Adam was a member of the Loyola Law Review, a Moot Court Staff Member, and an oralist and brief writer for the Willem C. Vis International Moot Court Team. 

Before attending law school, Adam spent three years as a history teacher at Zachary High School and two years as a track and field coach at the University of New Orleans. 

Honors and Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America©, “Ones to Watch: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law” (2025)

Published Works

  • ERISA Fiduciary Answer Book (Wolters Kluwer 11th ed. 2022) [Contributor]

Credentials

Education
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
J.D.

magna cum laude

Louisiana State University
B.A.
Admitted to Practice
5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Colorado - D. Colo.
Louisiana - E.D. La.
Louisiana - M.D. La.
Louisiana - W.D. La.
Louisiana

Loyola University New Orleans School of Law
J.D.

magna cum laude

Louisiana State University
B.A.

5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Colorado - D. Colo.
Louisiana - E.D. La.
Louisiana - M.D. La.
Louisiana - W.D. La.
Louisiana