National FOIA Hall of Fame: Class of 2026

Adam A. Marshall

Adam A. Marshall is the director of national litigation at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. His work includes transparency litigation, education, and policy at the federal, state, and local levels. Adam has co-authored numerous book chapters and journal articles on the federal Freedom of Information Act and government transparency. 

In 2017, he was named to the Forbes “30 Under 30: Media” list for his work promoting government transparency, including the development of the FOIA Wiki. Adam is an alumnus of  The George Washington University Law School, Kalamazoo College and the London School of Economics.

  • Class of 2026
  • Class of 2016
  • Class of 2011
  • Class of 2006
  • Class of 2001
  • Class of 1996
  • Special Recognition

  • Elouise McDaniel: New Jersey retired school teacher fends off city lawsuit. Isabelle Leofanti: Quest for public records reveals football stadium turf problems. Laurie-Ortolano: New Hampshire activist sheds light on town finances. Alex Walters: Michigan State senior expands campus transparency. Sheila Albers: Public records bring a family and community answers. Sam Satterly: A paper trail in Kentucky reveals a toxic secret. Julia Roeder: The teen editor who took on a Michigan school board official with public records requests. Daniel Dunn: A fight for transparency after police in a Connecticut town destroy public records. Chelsea Curtis: Shedding light on the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Alice Minium: Empowering Virginians to hold police accountable. Wendi C. Thomas: A front-line fight against police and government survelliance. Li Khan & The Citizen: The value of relentless public service journalism. Laura Mollo: The 'Crazy FOIA Lady' who exposed corruption in her town. Josh Meyers: 'If they won't behave, I will do it again.' Dean Pierce: Shining a light on the government through dogged citizen journalism. Delilah Brumer: Keeping officials honest to keep our drinking water safe.