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Mark H. Tuohey

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Tuohey, Mark H.

Biography
Mark concentrates his practice in complex civil and criminal litigation, internal corporate investigations and compliance programs. His practice is largely devoted to representing corporations, their officers and directors, and individuals in civil and white-collar criminal litigation, internal corporate investigations, and Congressional investigations. In addition, Mark is involved in alternative dispute resolution matters including arbitration and mediation, in the United States and abroad.

Mark has represented clients in a variety of national and international investigations and litigation matters. In 1998 and 1999, he acted as Special Counsel to the District of Columbia Council and conducted special investigations of the Metropolitan Police Department; he has also served as a Special Counsel to the D.C. Council on Anti-Terrorism Preparedness. From 2004-2007 Mark served as the Chair of the District of Columbia Sports and Entertainment Commission and oversaw the return of major league baseball to Washington, D.C. and the construction of a new downtown baseball stadium.

Mark served as an advisor to the Independent Commission on Policing For Northern Ireland, and he has served as a legal advisor to the office of the Attorney General of Ireland on various matters.


Education and Professional Background
  • Fordham University Law School, J.D., 1973 (Writing & Research Editor, Fordham Urban Law Journal)
  • Saint Bonaventure University, B.A. History, 1968 (Student Body President, 1967-1968)
  • United States Army, Officer, 1970-1971
  • Assistant United States Attorney, District of Columbia, 1973-1977
  • United States Department of Justice, Special Trial Counsel, 1977-1978; Special Counsel to the Attorney General, 1979
  • Deputy Independent Counsel, Whitewater Investigation, 1994-1995
  • Brookings Institution Commission on the Independent Counsel Act, 1999
  • Consultant, Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland (Patten Commission), 1998-1999
  • Admitted to practice: District of Columbia, 1973; New York, 1981; United States Supreme Court; District of Columbia Court of Appeals; Superior Court of the District of Columbia; U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Second, Third, Fourth, D.C. and Federal Circuits; U.S. Court of Claims
Professional Recognition
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  • The Best Lawyers in America in commercial business litigation, bet-the-company litigation, and white-collar criminal defense law, 2008 - 2009
  • "Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in Washington region," 2006 - 2007
  • “Top 100 Irish American Lawyers in America, 2008,” Irish America Magazine
Activities and Affiliations
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  • President: District of Columbia Bar, 1993-1994
  • Chair: District of Columbia Sports & Entertainment Commission, 2004-2007; District of Columbia Bar Foundation, 1995-2001; American Bar Association Standing Committee on Continuing Education of the Bar, 1980-1985
  • Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers; American Bar Foundation; American Law Institute
Publications and Presentations
  • Lecturer and writer on various trial advocacy topics, including issues relating to complex civil and criminal litigation, legal ethics, and Congressional oversight investigations


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