Theodore Adams

Managing Principal, BG Pivot Group
Of Counsel, Bricker Graydon

Ted serves as the Managing Principal of BG Pivot Group, an innovative consulting firm dedicated to guiding clients through market share expansion, crisis preparedness, global commerce, and other unique business challenges that require cross-functional team partnerships and collaboration. BG Pivot Group, a new subsidiary of Bricker Graydon, is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate change and create opportunities in today's dynamic business environment.​

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Ted also serves as Of Counsel at Bricker Graydon, a full-service Ohio law firm deeply rooted in the Midwest. Bricker Graydon represents public and private clients nationwide with expertise spanning health care, energy and utilities, financial services and insurance, and the public sector—backed by deep local insight, collaborative teams, and a reputation for proactive, trusted legal counsel.

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Prior to Bricker Graydon, Ted served as Chairman of Grant Street Partners, a global consulting firm focused on external affairs, brand reputation, entrepreneurship and innovation. He also served as Of Counsel for Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which has grown into one of the 100 largest U.S. law firms. Prior to his time at Barnes and Thornburg LLP, he served as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for Starbucks, where he was responsible for global public relations, public policy, community impact, international crisis, and the company’s customer experience and profit-positive goals and objectives. Prior to Starbucks, Ted served as Vice President & Senior Counsel for Company Affairs at L Brands. He co-led the external and regulatory affairs portfolios, and the brand reputation, global trade, and governance strategies for the enterprise.