How Mark Geragos built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Mark Geragos is a prominent American criminal defense lawyer and the managing partner of Geragos & Geragos, a law firm based in Los Angeles. He is known for representing high-profile clients in various high-stakes legal cases. Geragos has gained significant recognition in the legal field and media due to his involvement in notable criminal and civil cases.
In 1982, Mark Geragos earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Loyola Law School at Loyola Marymount University.
In 1983, Mark Geragos was admitted to the State Bar of California.
On January 20, 2001, Mark Geragos requested a presidential pardon for Susan McDougal, a former business partner of President Bill Clinton.
In 2004, Mark Geragos, as one of the lead lawyers, settled a federal class action lawsuit against New York Life Insurance for insurance policies issued during the Armenian genocide.
In 2005, Mark Geragos, as one of the lead lawyers, settled a federal class action lawsuit against AXA for insurance policies issued during the Armenian genocide.
Since 2006, Mark Geragos has been a member of the Armenia Fund International Board of Trustees.
Since 2007, Mark Geragos and Brian S. Kabateck have jointly owned the former Los Angeles Fire Department fire station, Engine Company No. 28.
In 2013, 'Mistrial: An Inside Look at How the Criminal Justice System Works', co-authored by Mark Geragos and Pat Harris, was published by Penguin.
Since 2013, Mark Geragos has made multiple appearances on the Adam Carolla Show, providing commentary on legal issues in pop culture.
In April 2014, Mark Geragos guest-hosted for Adam Carolla on The Adam Carolla Show while Carolla was shooting his independent feature film Road Hard.
In 2014, Mark Geragos and Sunny Hostin hosted a legal program entitled 'Making the Case'.
In March 2015, Mark Geragos filled in for Dr. Drew Pinsky and co-hosted The Adam and Dr. Drew Show with Adam Carolla.
In June 2015, it was announced that Mark Geragos would co-host a podcast with Adam Carolla, called 'Reasonable Doubt'.
On July 25, 2015, the podcast 'Reasonable Doubt', co-hosted by Mark Geragos and Adam Carolla, debuted.
In May 2016, Mark Geragos briefly represented Kesha in her lawsuit against Dr. Luke, until May 2016.
In 2016, Mark Geragos was an executive producer for the ABC network television series 'Notorious', which was inspired by his working relationship with Larry King Live producer Wendy Walker.
On March 25, 2019, Mark Geragos's role as a contributor on CNN ended after he was reportedly implicated in an alleged scheme with Michael Avenatti to extort more than $20 million from Nike, Inc.
In November 2019, conspiracy charges against Michael Avenatti were dropped and the new indictment filed appears to clear Mark Geragos from an alleged scheme to extort Nike.
In December 2022, Mark Geragos partnered with Ben Meiselas to form Engine Vision Media and acquire Los Angeles magazine from Hour Media.
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