ark Velasquez received his Bachelor degree in Environmental Science from Rutgers University in 1995. He graduated from Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 2006, and was admitted to the California State Bar that same year. Mr. Velasquez was on the Client Competition and Counseling Team, and received honors in Trial Advocacy while in law school.

After attending college, Mr. Velasquez pursued his dream to become a commercial pilot. He taught others to fly as a flight instructor in San Diego, flew cargo across the country for AirNet Express, and flew people across oceans for American Eagle. Mr. Velasquez interned for the Sacramento Public Defenders Office while studying law, and afterwards, worked as an associate practicing civil litigation including business litigation and aviation law.

Mark Velasquez is a Member of The Board of Directors for the Young New Lawyers Division of the San Diego County Bar Association. He also co-chairs the CLE Committee and chairs the Sports Committee for the YNLD.