Mark Beck

Mark Beck is an esteemed attorney and the founding principal of Beck Law, PC, located in Pasadena, California. With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Beck has built a reputation as a skilled and successful trial lawyer who specializes in complex civil, criminal, and regulatory litigation. He has defended corporations and individuals across a broad spectrum of legal challenges and has achieved notable victories in various high-stakes cases. Mr. Beck's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University in 1972. He continued his education at Georgetown University Law Center and earned his Juris Doctor in 1975. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Beck has been recognized for his exceptional advocacy and strategic representation. He has successfully defended corporations and individuals in diverse legal matters, ranging from criminal investigations and regulatory compliance to complex civil litigation. His expertise encompasses areas such as intellectual property theft, healthcare fraud, political corruption, securities fraud, antitrust violations, environmental regulations, and more.

 One of the highlights of Mr. Beck's career was his role as counsel for Sinopec, China's largest oil and gas company. He secured the dismissal of a $5 billion lawsuit brought by a former owner of a competing Chinese energy company, who accused Sinopec of damaging his business. Additionally, Mr. Beck represented the Russian Ministry of Finance and obtained a $165 million judgment after gold and diamonds were stolen from the Ministry's vaults. He has demonstrated his prowess in representing clients from various industries and backgrounds. Mr. Beck's accomplishments also extend to his tenure as a federal prosecutor in the United States Attorney's Office in Los Angeles. He gained valuable experience in prosecuting labor corruption and business fraud cases and was eventually appointed as an Assistant Chief of the Criminal Division. His outstanding service on behalf of the United States earned him the Department of Justice Special Achievement Award.

 As a nationally recognized trial lawyer, Mr. Beck was selected as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has held leadership positions and played a pivotal role in several law firms, including leading a boutique white-collar firm for 25 years. At Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, he supervised the White-Collar Criminal Defense and Investigations practice group. Mr. Beck's commitment to providing exemplary legal representation led him to establish Back Law, PC. He opted to return to a smaller firm setting to focus on handling cases and clients around the world that benefit from his specialized expertise. Throughout his career, Mr. Beck has garnered numerous accolades and recognitions for his legal prowess. He has received honors from Chambers, Best Lawyers in America, Legal 500, Super Lawyers, and other prestigious legal publications. In Law 360, a respected head of white-collar defense described Mr. Beck as one of the most formidable defense lawyers he encountered during his time as an Assistant United States Attorney. In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Beck's dedication to his work and his clients is evident in his track record of success and the profound impact he has made on the legal field.