Adam Hersh Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Adam Hersh Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Adam Hersh is an attorney based in New York, New York. He currently works as a General Attorney specializing in Trade Regulation at the Federal Trade Commission, a position he has held since March 2023. Before this role, Adam worked as an Associate at Selendy Gay Elsberg PLLC from November 2020 to February 2023, and as a Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York from September 2019 to October 2020. His early career included positions as a Law Clerk at the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and several internships in legal and editorial roles at organizations such as the ACLU of Northern California, Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP, O’Melveny & Myers LLP, U.S. Department of Justice, Philadelphia magazine, and the Legal Aid Society.
Adam’s educational background is equally impressive. He earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Stanford University Law School, where he was involved in multiple activities, including serving as the President of OutLaw and the Notes Editor for the Stanford Law Review. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude in Anthropology. During his time at Penn, he was engaged with 34th Street Magazine as a humor editor and held various positions in the Parliamentary Debate Team.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Adam Hersh |
| Location & Residence | Brooklyn, New York |
| Profession & Jobs | General Attorney (Trade Regulation) at Federal Trade Commission; Previous: Associate, Judicial Law Clerk, Law Clerk, Legal-Policy Intern, Summer Associate, Legal Intern, Editorial Intern, Public Speaking Advisor, Attorney Development Intern, Undergraduate Intern, Investigative Intern |
| Gender & Sex | Male |
| Age & Date of Birth | |
| Nationality & Ethnicity | Likely American based on his extensive career and educational background in the United States; Hersh is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin |
| Education & School | Juris Doctor from Stanford University Law School; B.A. in Anthropology, summa cum laude from University of Pennsylvania |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) & Family | |
| Biography & More Details | Extensive legal background with significant roles in various high-profile legal settings, coupled with an active academic life contributing to legal journals and societies. |
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Adam Hersh Jeopardy Results
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 25 November 2024 | Adam Hersh Brooklyn, New York Attorney 1 Day Winnings of $29,000 Final Score: $14,300 Round 2 Score: $7,200 Round 1 Score: $5,800 | Kevin Laskowski Falls Church, Virginia Episcopal Priest Winning Score: $15,200 Round 2 Score: $20,200 Round 1 Score: $2,800 | Carolyn Gramling Washington, D.C. Science Writer Final Score: $300 Round 2 Score: $5,600 Round 1 Score: $1,200 |
| Friday, 22 November 2024 | Mehal Shah Seattle, Washington Software Engineer 2 Day Winnings of $46,062 Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $14,400 Round 1 Score: $7,200 | Courtney Schooley Tulsa, Oklahoma Preschool Teacher Final Score: $16,601 Round 2 Score: $8,400 Round 1 Score: $2,400 | Adam Hersh Brooklyn, New York Attorney Winning Score: $29,000 Round 2 Score: $16,600 Round 1 Score: $5,800 |