S. Mark Hurd

Morris Nichols partner Mark Hurd frequently represents committees of independent directors, including Fortune 500 corporations incorporated outside Delaware, in responding to stockholder demands and derivative litigation. As a co-author of Special Committees of Independent Directors, Mark is often asked to assist special committees in responding to demands relating to wide-ranging allegations, including insider trading, violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, failure of oversight, related party transactions, and improper executive compensation. Mark has assisted clients in successfully defending stockholder claims challenging going private litigation, including among others, the acquisition of Dell, Inc. He has successfully represented clients in statutory actions relating to the governance and valuation of Delaware corporations and regularly provides advice regarding advancement and indemnification obligations under Delaware law. In addition to his active corporate and business litigation practice, Mark serves as Morris Nichols’ General Counsel. · Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

United StatesCorporate And Commercial Litigation, Derivative Litigation

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S. Mark Hurd is a partner at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP, where he frequently represents committees of independent directors in stockholder demands and derivative litigation. He also advises on going-private transactions, corporate governance, and indemnification under Delaware law.

Practice areas

Corporate And Commercial LitigationDerivative LitigationGoing Private LitigationCorporate GovernanceStockholder DemandsSpecial Committees

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United States

Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP · Morris Nichols partner Mark Hurd frequently represents committees of independent directors, including Fortune 500 corporations incorporated outside Delaware, in responding to stockholder demands and derivative litigation. As a co-author of Special Committees of Independent Directors, Mark is often asked to assist special committees in responding to demands relating to wide-ranging allegations, including insider trading, violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, failure of oversight, related party transactions, and improper executive compensation. Mark has assisted clients in successfully defending stockholder claims challenging going private litigation, including among others, the acquisition of Dell, Inc. He has successfully represented clients in statutory actions relating to the governance and valuation of Delaware corporations and regularly provides advice regarding advancement and indemnification obligations under Delaware law. In addition to his active corporate and business litigation practice, Mark serves as Morris Nichols’ General Counsel.

United States

Expertise

Corporate GovernanceDelaware LawDerivative SuitsSpecial Committees

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude
Georgetown University, B.S.F.S., International Commerce and Finance, magna cum laude