As a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group, Marcus Nelson advises employers on a broad spectrum of workplace issues.
His work spans from analyzing the latest developments in employment law to resolving complex employee-related disputes.
Before joining Thompson Coburn, Marcus practiced litigation at an international law firm, where he handled high-stakes matters involving climate change, class actions, mass torts, data privacy, and unfair business practices.
Prior to attending law school Marcus served for over nine years as a multifunctional logistics officer in the United States Army, gaining significant leadership experience as a company commander as well as a logistics planner in support of NATO Operations in Europe. Marcus is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and earned his J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law.
Professional
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member, John M. Langston Bar Association
- Member, California Association of Black Lawyers
- Alumnus, Leadership Metro Richmond, Class of 2020
Community
- Treasurer / Board Member, West Point Society of Los Angeles
- Champion Mentor, Rites of Passage Program, Faithful Central Bible Church
- Service Academy Judge, Ted Lieu, Congressional District CA-36
- 2024 Black History Month Honoree, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Alumnus, Leadership Metro Richmond, Class of 2020
I love spending time with my family, coaching my son’s U6 soccer team, and finding opportunities to teach coach and mentor young scholars, professionals, and future attorneys.