The Adam Benjamin Goldfarb Memorial Fund

Adam Benjamin Goldfarb

1993 – 2025

Adam Benjamin Goldfarb, 31, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2025, due to a sudden cardiac event. Born in Westerville, Ohio, Adam lived with unmatched intensity, embracing every opportunity with intelligence, humor, and adventure.

A graduate of Riverwood High School in Atlanta, Adam pursued his love of law at Durham University in the UK, earning Upper Second-Class Honors. He built a distinguished legal career in London at Weil Gotshal and Kirkland & Ellis. His expertise and intellectual curiosity led him to roles at East West Rail, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, and, most recently, as Corporate Legal Counsel at CTI International. He became a British citizen while maintaining his U.S. citizenship, embodying a global perspective and deep commitment to his profession.

Adam was an enthusiastic follower of history and politics, relishing a good debate and often arguing any side of an issue to help others see it fully. His razor-sharp wit and ability to view multiple perspectives made him an excellent conversationalist.

From childhood, he was fascinated by model trains, a nostalgic joy throughout his life. He had a deep passion for Formula 1 racing, following it closely and immersing himself in sim racing. Adam cherished his car "Bruce", a constant companion on his travels throughout England. During weekends, he and his partner Rhianna would explore the English countryside, often visiting Rhianna's hometown of Northampton.

Adam and his brother David shared a unique bond, perfectly balanced like yin and yang. Whether their conversations were long or short, they were always filled with laughter, each drawing out the best in the other.

He is survived by his beloved longtime partner, Rhianna Bridgewater; his parents, Eric & Gwen Goldfarb; his brother, David Goldfarb; his aunts and uncles, Jennifer Goldfarb & Robert Siegmann, and Joy & Stuart Oberman; his grandparents, Robert & Myra Oberman and Clare Goldfarb.

Adam was a force of nature—fearless, brilliant, and always ready to challenge the status quo. His passion for law and debate was infectious, and he had a remarkable ability to inspire those around him. Adam’s time with us was far too short, but his impact was profound. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

We are establishing The Adam Benjamin Goldfarb Memorial Fund to honor Adam’s passion for the law, debate, critical thinking, education, and the pursuit of justice. This will fund a scholarship to support students who demonstrate a commitment to intellectual rigor and advocacy, helping to shape the next generation of legal minds. Through this scholarship, Adam’s legacy will live on, inspiring young scholars to engage in thoughtful discourse and pursue careers in law.