About Mark

Attorney, founder, Air Force JAG reservist, and Notre Dame Law grad.

Professional Experience

Lyda Law Firm — Founder & Attorney

National law firm serving startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and everyday people

US Air Force

Major

Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG)

Reservist

Air Force Commendation Medal (2x)

Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP

Attorney

Commercial litigation

Top 20 trial law firms

Colorado Supreme Court

Law Clerk to Justice Monica Márquez

Governor's Office of Legal Counsel

Deputy Legal Counsel

Diverse portfolio including legislation review, commutation, tribal affairs, and implementation of Affordable Care Act

Education

University of Notre Dame Law School

Juris Doctor

Fellowship recipient

International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award

Dean's List

Notre Dame Boxing

University of Kansas

Dual degrees in Music (Theory) and English (Literature)

Honors graduate

National Merit Scholar

Chancellor's Student Award

University Daily Kansan editorial board

Northwestern University

Certificate in Mediation Skills from the School of Professional Studies

Community

Past/Present Involvement

Chair, Colorado Council of Advisors on Consumer Credit

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Mile High United Way Emerging Leaders Council

Colorado Bar Association Civil Rights Committee

What I Like to Talk About

In a democracy, there is no prerequisite to expressing your opinion. But given the amount of disinformation on the internet, I thought I'd let you know my experience behind each topic.

Constitutional Law

Qualifications coming soon

Election Law

Qualifications coming soon

The Economy & Small Business

Qualifications coming soon

Good Government

Qualifications coming soon

Political Strategy

Qualifications coming soon