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From Partners:
“Mark was instrumental in bringing me to Norton Rose Fulbright at the pinnacle of my career. I am so grateful to him and the team that decided to join alongside me. Mark is extremely responsive and I never felt pressured, just supported and informed. Thank you!” – Jayme Long, Litigation Partner, Norton Rose
“Mark presented opportunities that were suited to my strengths and were not available anyplace else. He worked tirelessly on my behalf and kept me informed along the way. He’s thoughtful and easy to work with.”—Gidon Caine, Securities Litigation Partner, Katten Muchin
“It was a pleasure to work with Mark Davis in connection with my decision move to Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman. When I decided I was ready to make a change in my career, Mark took the time to fully understand my practice and help me find the perfect fit. He promptly notified me regarding a fantastic opportunity and thoroughly vetted it with me. Mark routinely checked in with me to assist during interviews. He continued to provide helpful tips and guidance as I prepared for my new start. Mark was wonderful to work with and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to make a move.”—JoAnna Brooks, Labor & Employment Partner, Pillsbury
“Mark spent many hours talking me through the difficult decision to move law firms. His insight was invaluable, and I could not have asked for a better guide through the process. Thanks to Mark’s support, I ultimately made what has turned out to be an incredibly beneficial move for my career and book of business.”—Ryan Smith, Real Estate Litigation Partner, Greenberg Traurig
“I appreciated that Mark cared about finding the right fit for me and my situation. He really works to understand your priorities and your practice. He spent years patiently working with me.”—Marc Morley, IP Partner, Mintz Levin
“Mark assisted me in my move to Seyfarth’s San Francisco office—a move that has had a profound and positive effect on both my professional and personal life. And, as an added bonus, my move has resulted in exponential growth in my book of business. I could not recommend a better assistant in the lateral process.”—Gina Ferrari, Commercial Litigation Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
“Mark Davis has been wonderful to work with in all regards. He took the time to get to know my practice and career goals, proactively brought the right opportunities to me, and supported me all the way through negotiations and transitioning firms.” – Jaime D. Choi, Ph.D., IP Partner, Snell & Wilmer
“Mark was an invaluable ally to have in making an important and difficult decision. He made sure to understand my needs and used his knowledge of the market to find the right fit for my future. Plus, he’s an all-around great person.” – Aaron Wais, IP Partner, Lathrop
Mark Davis, Partner
Mark Davis has been engaged in the legal search business for over twenty years. He has been involved in the placement of partners in law firms throughout the United States. His practice is focused on the representation of partners and practice groups seeking to better position themselves in the principle markets throughout California.
Mark has successfully placed attorneys at global, national and regional law firms including DLA Piper, Mintz Levin, Sheppard Mullin, Perkins Coie, Jones Day, Morrison & Forrester, Duane Morris, McDermott Will & Emery, Arent Fox, Snell & Wilmer, Allen Matkins, Jeffer Mangels, Musick Peeler and Nossaman, among others.
Throughout his career, Mark has successfully worked through all economic cycles and is knowledgeable in all aspects of the California legal market. He specializes in assisting partners in understanding and assessing their practices and evaluating their career options. He is an expert in providing partners an accurate assessment of their pertinent lateral options in the marketplace.
Mark graduated from Loma Linda University in 1986 with a degree in Physics and is a retired U.S. Navy Submarine Officer.