University of Oxford’s Faculty of Law | Profile: White & Case Partner T. Markus Funk, PhD

The University of Oxford's Faculty of Law— one of the world's preeminent law schools—has spotlighted White & Case partner T. Markus Funk. The wide-ranging profile explores Markus's distinguished career as a first-chair trial lawyer, award-winning former federal prosecutor and prolific legal scholar, with a particular focus on his leadership in high-stakes commercial litigation, sensitive government investigations and complex white-collar defense.

In the interview, Markus traces his path from Oxford's rigorous DPhil program to the front lines of federal law enforcement and diplomacy, first as a federal prosecutor in Chicago, then as a conflict-deployed US Department of Justice Section Chief in Kosovo. He offers candid reflections on the interplay between the practical and academic dimensions of criminal law, the central role of resilience and mentorship in building a legal career, his prosecution of the landmark "Family Secrets" mob-murder case (the murders were dramatized in the film Casino) and his groundbreaking values-based comparative research on self-defense law.

Markus also shares hard-won career advice for aspiring lawyers, underscoring the importance of developing deep substantive proficiency, embracing constructive criticism and cultivating resilience in the face of inevitable setbacks. He encourages students to commit to mastering their craft, pursue experiences that stretch the boundaries of their comfort zones, build resiliency through failure, and seek out mentors who will both challenge and champion them throughout their careers. Markus earned his DPhil (PhD) from the University of Oxford, where he competed on the varsity "Blues" tennis team, served as a Lecturer in Law, was elected to membership in Vincent's Club and was voted in as Social Co-Chair at New College.

Read the full profile here.

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