Mark Prewett
About Mark Prewett
Mark Prewett is an Account Executive in Corporate Legal at Thomson Reuters, with a background in law and sales. He has experience in various roles within Thomson Reuters and has contributed to legal advocacy through his work with the West Virginia Innocence Project.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Mark Prewett has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters since 2016. He began as a Corporate Attorney Client Manager for SMB Emerging Markets, where he worked for five years in Eagan, Minnesota. In 2021, he transitioned to the role of Practical Law Sales Specialist - Government, also in Eagan, for one year. Currently, he serves as an Account Executive - Corporate Legal in Morgantown, West Virginia, a position he has held since 2022.
Education and Expertise
Mark Prewett earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from West Virginia University College of Law, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2006 to 2012. His legal expertise includes amending pro se Complaints for 42 U.S.C. § 1983 actions in both Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia.
Background
Mark Prewett's early career included positions at RadioShack Corporation, where he worked as a Sales Associate and Wireless Specialist from 2007 to 2013. He also worked as a Pizza Delivery Driver at Pizza Hut from 2005 to 2007. His involvement in legal advocacy began during his time at the West Virginia Innocence Project, where he served as a West Virginia Trial Court Rule 10 Student Attorney from 2015 to 2016.
Achievements
Mark Prewett successfully persuaded the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and state trial courts to grant Post-Conviction DNA Testing under W. Va. Code 15-2B-14. He also played a role in advocating for clients under President Obama's Clemency Project 2014, meeting the criteria for Commutation of Sentence as outlined by the United States Pardon Attorney.
Professional Development
During his time at West Virginia University College of Law, Mark Prewett was involved in various legal initiatives, including his role at the West Virginia Innocence Project. Additionally, he served as a Campus Representative for Thomson Reuters from 2014 to 2016, which provided him with valuable experience in legal sales and client management.