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Mark Rudder serves as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Law, Washington University in St. Louis, where he has taught mock trial and pre-trial litigation courses since 1993. Concurrently, he practices as a partner at the Law Office of Mark Rudder, LLC, specializing in worker's compensation and personal injury litigation.
His academic journey began with a law degree from Washington University School of Law (1991), where he excelled in mock trial competitions as a Regional winning team member (1989-1990). This foundation propelled his dual career in legal practice and education, with teaching roles spanning undergraduate mock trial coaching (1993-1998), law school pre-trial instruction (1994-2000), and continuous mock trial leadership since 2000.
Rudder's professional focus centers on practical trial skills development, emphasizing courtroom advocacy techniques and ethical professionalism. His teaching methodology bridges theoretical legal concepts with real-world litigation strategies through competitive mock trial frameworks.
His distinguished recognitions include:
- William M. Pomerantz Trial Advocacy Award (graduation)
- John W. Calhoun Trail Practice Award (graduation)
- John C. Shepard Professionalism Award (1998)
- Order of the Coif honorary induction (2005)
Through decades of mock trial mentorship, Rudder has shaped countless law students' trial advocacy capabilities, though specific advisee names aren't documented. His educational impact extends beyond coursework to cultivating professionalism standards within the legal community, supported by his active litigation practice which informs his pedagogical approach.
