Press Release
A&R Lands JAG Veteran David Engstrom for Intersection of Business & Government Practice
Published: Dec 9, 2025
Engstrom joins Adams & Reese in the Intersection of Business & Government (IBG) Practice Group and will reside in the Nashville office. He served as the Brigade Judge Advocate for the 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was legal advisor (essentially in-house counsel) to the Brigade Commander and advised 39 subordinate command teams on Army investigations, contract and fiscal law, criminal law, regulatory compliance, federal tort law, L&E, national security law, and other legal issues, including crisis management.
“David’s distinguished leadership in a high-stakes, highly regulated environment provides enormous value for our clients,” said Brad Lampley, Adams & Reese IBG Practice Group Leader and Nashville Partner. “Clients that find themselves in challenging interactions with governmental entities need someone that has a deep understanding of federal legal complexities, regulatory compliance, and someone that has extensive litigation and trial experience. David fits the bill perfectly.”
A critical component of Engstrom’s advisory role was navigating regulatory compliance with vast federal requirements, advising on compliance with U.S. Army regulations, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and federal statutes. Engstrom’s career is also distinguished by significant trial and litigation experience. As a Military Justice Advisor, he prosecuted ten federal courts-martial, including his involvement in several high-profile cases. His labor and employment law experience extends to his role as sole legal representative for federal L&E issues across four Army installations, comprising the largest U.S. Army garrison in Europe.
Engstrom earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where he was senior articles editor for the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics. He received his B.A. in Political Science from The George Washington University.
