Mark W. Dunagan, Esq.
770 California Avenue ▪ Reno, Nevada 89509
(510)-292-7600 ▪ [email protected]
EDUCATION
Boalt Hall School of Law - University of California, Berkeley
2004 - 2007
J.D., 2007
Awards & Activities: Moot Court Advocacy Award (Spring 2005); Prosser Prize for Advanced Legal Research
(Fall 2005); Sports & Entertainment Law Society; Community Legal Outreach
University of Nevada, Reno
1999 - 2003
B.A. with Highest Distinction, English (Emphasis in Writing), 2003
Honors & Achievements: Cumulative 4.0 GPA; Herz Gold Medal (University’s highest academic honor);
Member, Phi Kappa Phi and Golden Key Honor Societies; Dean’s List each semester; 2003 Outstanding
Senior of the Year (English Department); 2003 President’s Award for Academic Excellence; Recipient,
numerous merit-based scholarships.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Reno
2013 - Present
Deputy City Attorney
Provide attorney services to the City’s various departments. Work specifically in connection with City’s
public safety services (police, fire, special events, risk management, et. al.) as well as finance and
administrative services (human resources, finance, grant and fund development, information technology,
emergency communications, office of management and budget, et. al.). Tasks include writing, research,
advocacy, and general advisory services.
McDonald Carano Wilson LLP (Reno, NV)
2007 - 2013
Associate
Licensed in Nevada and California. Focused on business and corporate matters, including transactions and
opinion work; complex business litigation (writing, research, analysis, negotiation); gaming and
administrative law (coordinate licensure of gaming applicants and hearing practice). Representative clients
included accounting firms, mining companies, casinos, and other entities of all sizes.
Oakland Raiders
2005 - 2006
Legal Intern
Performed duties in-house and in support of team’s outside counsel. Worked on front office litigation;
drafted sponsorship and licensing agreements; assisted in arbitration grievances; researched sports law.
SERVICE
Volunteers for International Development and Aid (VIDA)
2009 - Present
The Holland Project
2010 - Present
Co-Founder; Board of Directors
Serve on the board of directors of this nonprofit humanitarian organization committed to undertaking
projects that enrich the quality of life in developing countries worldwide. VIDA partners with developing
communities and deploys volunteers to create sustainable, replicable solutions to issues of poverty, hunger,
access to education, environmental sustainability, gender equality, sanitation, and more.
Board President
Currently preside over the board of directors of this Reno-based charitable nonprofit organization dedicated
to providing local youths with access to music, art, workshop and service opportunities.
MISCELLANEOUS
Reno News & Review
2008 - Present
Contributing Writer
Frequent contributor to weekly alternative newspaper, primarily in connection with local arts & culture
events. Winner of the Nevada Press Association’s 2010 award for Best Critical Writing, Class IV Newspaper.