With more than 35 years at Eversheds Sutherland, Mark is an award-winning leader whose rich experience and deep connections enable him to find creative ways to help clients succeed.
After stepping down as Global CEO and US Managing Partner, roles he held for the past 20 years, Mark continues to play a pivotal role at the firm, advising clients and leveraging his extensive knowledge to provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
Focusing on enhancing client relationships in the US and key markets worldwide, Mark’s deep insight across a broad spectrum of business matters drives impactful results for clients. He ensures they navigate complex transactions with confidence and achieve their business goals.
From 2005 to 2025, Mark served as Managing Partner of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. He also held the position of Global Co-Chief Executive Officer of Eversheds Sutherland Limited from 2017 to 2025, providing strategic leadership to the firm and focusing on delivering top-level, efficient, and creative client service.
Before being elected US Managing Partner in 2005, Mark co-chaired the firm's US corporate transactional team and was a member of its Executive Committee.
Focusing on enhancing client relationships in the US and key markets worldwide, Mark’s deep insight across a broad spectrum of business matters drives impactful results for clients. He ensures they navigate complex transactions with confidence and achieve their business goals.
From 2005 to 2025, Mark served as Managing Partner of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. He also held the position of Global Co-Chief Executive Officer of Eversheds Sutherland Limited from 2017 to 2025, providing strategic leadership to the firm and focusing on delivering top-level, efficient, and creative client service.
Before being elected US Managing Partner in 2005, Mark co-chaired the firm's US corporate transactional team and was a member of its Executive Committee.
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- Recipient, Atlanta Business Chronicle’s "Most Admired CEO" Award (2017)
- Recipient, Daily Report’s "Distinguished Leader" Award (2017)
- Named to Best Lawyers in the area of corporate law (2005-2020, 2022-2026)
- Member, Board of Directors, Clemson University Foundation
- Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board, Thomsen Reuters Institute
- Member, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Atlanta Police Foundation Board
- Member, Law School Advisory Board, Emory University School of Law
- Participant, Women in Law Hackathon sponsored by Stanford University
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Member, Transactional Law Advisory Board, Emory University School of Law
- Member, Board of Directors, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- Member, Pro Bono Institute Advisory Board
- Member, Campaign Cabinet, Clemson University College of Business
- Graduate, Leadership Georgia
- Member, Rotary Club of Atlanta
- Trustee, Committee for Economic Development of the Conference Board
- Georgia
- B.S., summa cum laude and with highest honors, Clemson University
- M.A., Clemson University
- J.D., Emory University School of Law