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Marion Wilson

Managing Director

Bio

Marion Wilson is a Managing Director based in Atlanta, where he focuses on placing associates and partners at Am Law 200 law firms, prominent regional firms, and elite boutiques throughout the Southeast. He also specializes in recruiting attorneys for in-house positions with companies nationwide.

Before joining Lateral Link, Marion spent eleven years as a litigator with an Atlanta-based, Am Law 200 firm.  While in private practice, he focused on acting as national coordinating counsel for corporate clients involved in class actions and complex, high exposure litigation and was a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation, Class Action, and Products Liability and Toxic Torts practice groups.  He was selected as a Georgia Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in Class Actions/Mass Torts: Defense for the last five years of his practice.

Marion received his law degree from Emory University School of Law, with honors, and a B.S. in Corporate Finance, magna cum laude, from Clemson University’s Calhoun Honors College.

In his free time, Marion enjoys weightlifting, cycling, competitive tennis, and spending time with his friends, family, and two dogs: Lola and Krueger.  He is active in the Atlanta community and proud to serve as a member of the board of directors for the Georgia Law Center for the Homeless.

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Calvin Harris

Marion went above and beyond to assist me. He is diligent, thorough, extremely responsive, creative, patient, and understanding. The combination of his expertise, his network, and his work ethic are a recipe for success. Not to mention, Marion is very personable, and accordingly, a pleasure to work with.
Sarah Hannah
― Phillips, Litigation Associate, Dentons
Marion is incredible at what he does. He made one of the most difficult and impactful decisions of my life one-hundred times easier. Marion truly listened to my needs and goals, and provided insightful and meaningful guidance that led to tangible results. He is responsive, personable, and his attention to detail is unmatched. I received an offer from each firm I applied to, and Marion ultimately landed me at my number one firm in my number one location in under 60 days. Additionally, I have made a friend and ally along the way.
Colton Castro
― Senior Associate at McDermott Will & Emery
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