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      Mark is a Partner at KPMG providing his clients with comprehensive tax and legal services. His practice includes tax consulting and compliance, tax and corporate litigation, cross-border estate planning, probate and estate litigation, marital and domestic contracts and agreements, particularly concerning financial issues. 

      Mark has over 30 years of experience in industry and public accounting, having managed his own accounting and tax law firm for over 20 years. Mark has specific expertise in the sports and entertainment industry and practices as a cross-border lawyer and accountant. His clients are comprised of individuals, families, and private corporations within either a family setting or a larger scale. He is an often-recommended resource to other accountants, lawyers, business managers, and agents across North America.

      Mark has argued well-known and publicized cases in the Ontario superior and appellate courts, including seeking leave to the Supreme Court of Canada.

      He is a trusted source of the media when seeking background and opinions on legislation and current events and speaks at conferences throughout North America. Mark has taught for decades in both full and part-time university undergraduate and graduate programs, facilitates continuing education programs, and serves as the CFO for the Harvard Business School Alumni Club’s Toronto chapter.

      1. Education & qualification

        Doctor of Juridical Science, International Taxation and Financial Services, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego

        Master of Laws, Entertainment and Media Law, Southwestern School of Law, Los Angeles

        Master of Science, Economics, Purdue University, Indiana

        Master of Arts, Adult Education, Central Michigan University

        Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, California State University, Northridge

      2. Accreditations

        Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA), Ontario

        Certified Public Accountant (CPA), District of Columbia and Illinois

        Law Society of Ontario (LSO), Barrister and Solicitor; Foreign Legal Consultant

        Admitted to the Bar, District of Columbia and numerous U.S. federal jurisdictions.

        Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Canada

      3. Optional Details

        Certifications

        Program for Leadership Development (EMBA Alternative), Harvard Business School

        Negotiation Master Class, Harvard Law School

        The Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports, Harvard Business School

        Intensive Program in Wills and Estates, Osgoode Law School

        Certificate in Family Law, Osgoode Law School