Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

Corporate & Commercial Litigation

Morris Nichols partner Mark Hurd frequently represents committees of independent directors, including Fortune 500 corporations incorporated outside Delaware, in responding to stockholder demands and derivative litigation.  As a co-author of Special Committees of Independent Directors, Mark is often asked to assist special committees in responding to demands relating to wide-ranging allegations, including insider trading, violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, failure of oversight, related party transactions, and improper executive compensation.

Mark has assisted clients in successfully defending stockholder claims challenging going private litigation, including among others, the acquisition of Dell, Inc.  He has successfully represented clients in statutory actions relating to the governance and valuation of Delaware corporations and regularly provides advice regarding advancement and indemnification obligations under Delaware law.

In addition to his active corporate and business litigation practice, Mark serves as Morris Nichols’ General Counsel.

American Bar Association (Business Law Section (Committee on Business and Corporate Litigation), Litigation Section (Committee on Class Actions & Derivative Suits), and Professional Responsibility Committee)

Delaware State Bar Association (Corporation Law Section)

Georgetown University Law Center, JD, cum laude, 1993 Law and Policy in International Business, administrative editor and submissions council, 1992-1993 Legal Research and Writing Law Fellow, teaching assistant, 1991-1992

Georgetown University, BSFS, international commerce and finance, magna cum laude, 1990