Mark J. Burns

Mark J. Burns specializes in partner placements and senior associate-level roles for leading law firms worldwide. His diverse background in sports reporting, marketing, and law equips him with a unique blend of active listening, analytical prowess, and consultative skills. Mark excels in offering candidates invaluable career insights, aligning with practice requirements and metrics, and ensuring optimal cultural fits for both candidates and clients. He also adeptly leverages Turner Brown’s extensive network, unparalleled access to high performing leaders, and market intelligence to collaborate with law firm leaders and address their strategic lateral growth needs.

 

Before joining Turner Brown, Mark spent a decade making a name for himself in the sports industry as a business reporter and talent marketer, interacting with owners, C-suite executives and team presidents along with other industry powerbrokers on a daily basis. He combines his extensive reporting and research experiences, business acumen and legal background to provide highly-personalized services for Turner Brown’s clients.

 

Based in Tampa, Florida, Mark holds a Juris Doctor from Belmont University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).