 Mark D. Wegener(1948-2008)
Howrey LLP Vice Chairman
Co-Chair, Global Litigation
(Biography)
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Mark Wegener was Vice Chairman of Howrey LLP, Co-Chairman of the Global Litigation Practice Group, a member of the Executive Committee and Vice-Chair of the Board of Advisors. One of the firm’s most experienced and active trial lawyers, he was a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Mark passed away on June 6, 2008.
Mark joined Howrey following his graduation from Rutgers University School of Law in 1973, and over the years, had an enormous impact on the firm’s growth and evolution. His significant contributions as Vice Chairman of the firm and Co-Chair of the Global Litigation Practice Group helped shape the firm we know today.
Mark was a trial lawyer’s trial lawyer. He has been described as “one of those superior attorneys whose attention to detail, loyalty and dedication to clients is unparalleled.” His practice focused on “high-stakes” litigation for major corporations in the United States and globally. He handled jury and bench trials and appeals, for both plaintiffs and defendants, in federal and state courts throughout the United States – from New York to Alaska. His work encompassed a broad array of substantive matters with emphasis in the areas of intellectual property, complex commercial disputes, securities, antitrust, international and class actions, as well as domestic and international arbitrations.
A gifted leader, Mark was proudest of those accomplishments achieved by teamwork. He valued everyone he worked with at Howrey and was so proud to be part of this firm.
We knew him as a mentor, advisor, friend and teacher, showing us by example the importance of teamwork, friendship and generosity of spirit. We will miss him terribly.
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