Overview
Mark Conover is a partner with Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, based in the Firm’s San Diego office. With over 50 felony jury trials and a distinguished career as a former federal prosecutor, Mark brings a wealth of trial experience to the Firm. He focuses on complex investigations, securities fraud litigation, and high-stakes trials, drawing on his extensive background in handling large-scale financial fraud, public corruption, and corporate misconduct cases.
Mark began his legal career as a litigation associate at Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP, before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California. There, he rose through the ranks to serve as second-in-command, overseeing the day-to-day administration of one of the largest U.S. Attorney’s offices in the nation.
At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mark also served as Chief of the Major Frauds and Public Corruption Section, where he oversaw the prosecution of complex cases that resulted in groundbreaking convictions and exceptional outcomes. He played a key role in prosecuting high-profile cases, including the conviction of a sitting U.S. Congressman.
Throughout his tenure at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mark prosecuted and convicted high-level executives at publicly traded companies and led investigations into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). His strategic collaborations with agencies such as the FBI, IRS, SEC, and DOJ have been instrumental in tackling multi-jurisdictional investigations and holding corporate and government wrongdoers accountable. These experiences gave him invaluable insights into the investigation of securities fraud by the DOJ and the SEC.
In addition to his legal practice, Mark has served as an adjunct professor at California Western School of Law for over a decade, mentoring the next generation of lawyers. He also served for many years as a DOJ mediator, successfully resolving disputes across the country.
At Robbins Geller, Mark continues to leverage his unique experience to lead teams in achieving exceptional results and ensuring justice in complex financial matters.
Practice Areas
Education
University of Southern California School of Law, J.D., 2004
- Hale Moot Court Honors Program
Utah Valley University, B.S., 2001
- Integrated Studies
Admissions
- California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- United States District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California
- United States District Court for the District of Arizona
- United States District Court for the District of Hawaii