Mark E. Schamel

Mark E. Schamel serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University Law School while maintaining an active practice as a partner at Venable LLP in Washington, DC. His academic role bridges theoretical legal education with high-stakes real-world litigation experience.

His professional focus spans white collar criminal defense, federal government investigations, and complex civil litigation, with particular expertise in corporate fraud cases, defense of executives and government officials, and representation of professional athletes. His practice regularly involves cases under intense media scrutiny across the United States and internationally.

Professional recognitions include:

• Super Lawyers Top Washington, DC Criminal Defense White Collar Lawyers (2011-2018)
• Super Lawyers Top 100 Washington, DC Lawyers (2016)
• Chambers USA White Collar Crime and Government Investigations (2018)

He holds active leadership roles in professional organizations including election to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Board of Directors, membership on the NACDL White Collar Crime Committee and Sentencing Committee, and service on the ABA Criminal Justice Standards Committee. His teaching integrates practical insights from defending executives in landmark corporate fraud cases and representing clients in Congressional hearings.