Marcus helps clients navigate all aspects of congressional and other government investigations, public hearings, as well as related litigation. Leveraging his deep knowledge of Capitol Hill, Marcus advises companies in responding to congressional inquiries, preparing executives for testimony and developing sound strategies to manage parallel criminal and civil proceedings.

Prior to joining Akin, Marcus served as Senior Advisor and Special Counsel to Representative Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary. In that role, Marcus led all aspects of sensitive investigations that spanned industries such as technology, higher education, health care and financial services, among others. Earlier in his career, Marcus also served as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate for the U.S. Air Force and a Special U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, where he prosecuted Airmen charged with serious criminal offenses.

In addition to his experience in government, Marcus has significant prior experience in private practice as a white collar defense attorney, giving him deep insight into how investigations unfold on both sides.