Adams is now working in a senior position at the international law firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in Geneva, Switzerland.
According to the publication Who’s Who Legal, Adams has 40 years of experience in international law. He is also as a supporter of Obama.
The new ambassador to be is said to speak fluent English and French as well as German and Swahili.
Adams will replace Ambassador Bruce Oreck who has represented US in Finland for four years.
