Professional Background
Mark Buckovich is the Director of Marketing at McDonald Carano. He has marketing, branding, public relations, and business development experience at state, national and international law firms. In addition to the legal profession, Mark has worked in the Global Brand & Corporate Communications Department at Hewlett Packard and the International Marketing & Project Finance Department at the engineering and construction firm of Morrison Knudsen. Mark also has executive level thought leadership and communications experience from serving as the Chief Executive Speechwriter for the CEO of the University of California Davis Health System and Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences.
Mark’s law firm experience includes developing and implementing marketing plans and business development strategies for attorneys, practice groups, industry teams, and law firms. He has an extensive track record of developing creative approaches for integrating diversity and inclusion initiatives into marketing and business development activities. Mark’s comprehensive law firm experience covers advertising, brand management, media relations, strategic planning, client teams, industry sector initiatives, new business pitches and RFP responses, internal and external communications, events, websites, and digital marketing.
Education and Certifications
- JD, American University, Washington College of Law
- MA, American University, School of International Service
- BA, Elmira College
Awards and Recognition
- Male Ally of the Year, Women’s Leadership Congress, Meritas Law Firms Worldwide, 2025
- 1st Place Marketing Campaign, Nevada Day Celebration, Best In Business Awards, Northern Nevada Business Weekly, 2025
- 1st Place Marketing Campaign, 75th Anniversary Celebration, Best In Business Awards, Northern Nevada Business Weekly, 2024
- 1st Place Marketing Campaign, Nevada Day Celebration, Best In Business Awards, Northern Nevada Business Weekly, 2023
News
Nevada Day Celebration Receives 1st Place Marketing Campaign Award
Northern Nevada Business Weekly announced the results of its 2025 Best In Business Awards and McDonald Carano LLP received 1st Place in the Marketing Campaign category for our Nevada Day…
Male Ally of the Year Award: Meritas Women’s Leadership Congress 2025
In 2025, McDonald Carano’s support of our women attorneys and government affairs professionals was recognized by Meritas when it awarded Mark Buckovich, our Director of Marketing, the Male Ally of…
75th Anniversary 1st Place Marketing Campaign Award
Northern Nevada Business Weekly announced the results of its 2024 Best In Business Awards and McDonald Carano LLP received 1st Place in the Marketing Campaign category for our 75th Anniversary…