At Cornelius & Collins, Mark has general administrative responsibility for firm operations, including financial planning and controls, human resource and benefits administration, budget preparation, and cash flow management. Mark also assists firm management in developing strategic marketing and business development priorities, and in the areas of risk management, purchasing, space planning, and records management.Mark joined Cornelius & Collins with nearly 30 years of experience working in law firms and in law firm management, having worked for law firms in Middle Tennessee, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York.

At Batson Nolan, Mark undertook day-to-day responsibility for firm operations, including financial planning and controls, human resource administration, and information systems and facilities management. Mark worked closely with the firm Management Committee and Managing Partner to develop firm strategic priorities. He also managed periodic reporting on billing and collections, profitability, tax planning, budget preparation, and cash flow management. Some of Mark’s other responsibilities included strategic marketing and business development, cost/benefit analyses, risk management, recruiting, training and development, salary and benefits administration, resource allocation, purchasing, space planning, and records management.

Managed firm operations, including staff oversight, billing and collections, accounts payable and assisted in marketing and business development efforts.

Director and Senior Manager for multi-disciplinary practices in professional services firms. Participated in contract negotiation, risk management assessment, and strategic pricing input for products and services provided to and from the firm. Served as chief liaison between senior firm management and firm administrative infrastructure to simplify internal communications and reduce redundancy. Managed teams of legal assistants, staff and temporary employees to provide seamless delivery of services to all internal and external clients. Implemented strategic planning framework for multiple practices. Prepared comprehensive monthly financial analytics, including reports on revenue, profitability, collections, accounts receivable and utilization. Implemented best practices and effective process management to provide seamless delivery of services to all internal and external clients. Managed integration efforts for lateral acquisitions.

At Bingham, Mark managed business processes for the international financial services and Broker-Dealer practices. Worked closely with Director of Marketing and Business Development to formulate, target and execute client development initiatives, including strategic pricing inputs and risk assessment with respect to RFPs and RFQs. Prepared and presented quarterly financial presentations. Designed and implemented multi-tier annual training programs.

At Dechert, Mark managed the Corporate & Securities practice. Reported to Practice Group Leadership and Chief Operating Officer and coordinated with heads of infrastructure to achieve firm strategic priorities. Prepared expense and revenue budgets. Worked directly with firm's Deputy Chair for International Activities to execute global strategic objectives. Implemented associate development programs.

As the Financial Services Group Practice Group Administrator, Mark assisted in all aspects of management of the firm's large Financial Services Group. Reported to Practice Group Leadership and Chief Operating Officer and coordinated with heads of infrastructure to achieve firm strategic priorities. Prepared expense and revenue budgets. Worked directly with firm's Deputy Chair for International Activities to execute global strategic objectives. Implemented associate development programs.

At Covington, Mark worked with practice group leadership to streamline business processes. Managed professional development programs. Implemented and administered resources for the firm’s securities practice. Developed policies for centralization and uniform dissemination of information. Coordinated MCLE application process for corporate in-house training programs. Constructed content-rich intranet site to promote information sharing, centralization and collaboration.

Directed squad members in infantry tactical wartime and training operations. Provided emergency and non-emergency medical services to aviation brigade pilots and crew members.