Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
2023
Executive Counsel
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office · October 2023–Present
Marko serves as Executive Counsel to Sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto III, representing the men and women of the Sheriff's Office and managing all legal matters for one of Louisiana's largest law enforcement agencies.
- Provides legal guidance to the Sheriff and JPSO deputies
- Investigates and defends the agency in excessive force, automobile, and general liability cases
- Drafts and negotiates contracts, MOUs, and Cooperative Endeavor Agreements
- Drafts and reviews proposed legislation with the Jefferson Parish Council and State Legislature
- Reviews and responds to EEOC complaints and incarcerated individual grievances
- JPSO Academy Instructor, trains recruits on proper and lawful courtroom testimony
Louisiana Attorney General's Office
2020
Assistant Attorney General
Louisiana AG's Office · September 2020–October 2023
Served as Assistant Attorney General under now-Governor Jeff Landry, prosecuting felony criminal jury trials statewide and handling medical malpractice defense in the Litigation Division.
- Prosecuted felony criminal jury trials statewide, including cases involving elected officials
- Conducted homicide investigations and assisted law enforcement with search warrants and extraditions
- Investigated and prosecuted allegations of fraudulent activity
- Medical malpractice defense, represented State Qualified Health Care Providers
- Conducted depositions (fact and expert), motion hearings, and drafted discovery
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry
2019
Director & Government Relations
LABI · June 2019–August 2020
Served as Director of Environmental Quality, Director of Technology, and Deputy Director of the Judicial Program at LABI, handling government relations and registered legislative advocacy on behalf of the organization.
- Created the Judicial Accountability & Transparency program
- Drafted and advocated for legislation on behalf of LABI members
- Drafted amicus briefs and reviewed contracts
- Collaborated directly with legislators across the State
Law Office of Carl Dana, Allstate Insurance Company
2016
Trial Attorney
Civil Defense Practice · October 2016–June 2019
Civil defense trial attorney for Allstate Insurance Company, Esurance, and Encompass, handling jury and bench trials, depositions, and motion practice.
- Jury and bench trial experience in civil defense matters
- Conducted fact and expert depositions
- Drafted, propounded, and answered discovery on behalf of Allstate
- Conducted motion hearings and reported directly to clients
Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office
2011
Assistant District Attorney
Jefferson Parish DA's Office · August 2011–October 2016
Served as an Assistant District Attorney in Jefferson Parish, prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases across multiple divisions and courts.
- Prosecuted felony jury trials
- Prosecuted bench trials, misdemeanor and felony
- Conducted motion hearings
- Prepared pleadings, motions, oppositions, and writ applications
