Adam Pierson

About Adam Pierson

I am a senior legal executive with 15+ years of experience helping global companies in highly regulated industries to manage enterprise risk, navigate complex disputes and investigations, and execute strategic business initiatives. As an Executive Director at Alcon, I lead global risk management and strategy for the largest eye care company in the world and serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership and cross-functional teams supporting business operations across more than 60 countries worldwide.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Senior Counsel

   Alcon

   Sep 2025 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Lead global risk strategy for $10B public medical device and pharmaceutical company operating in more than 60 countries. Key leadership responsibilities include:• Lead and manage global portfolio of disputes and government investigations in all subject matters, including intellectual property, antitrust, employment, corporate transactions and acquisitions, product liability, commercial contracts, and executive compensation.• Advise senior leadership on enterprise risk, public securities filings, and regulatory compliance.• Partner with leaders across all functions to advise on commercial transactions, due diligence, post-acquisition risk integration, and resource management.• Develop updated process and standard terms to engage and manage outside counsel, resulting in +10% reduced annual spend.• Serve on internal cross-functional team to evaluate and establish company policies to mitigate risk and govern the use of AI technology.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  2003 — 2006

• Georgetown Law

  Doctor of Law (JD), magna cum laude

  2007 — 2010