Dr. Mark Stewart

Instructor

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Biography

Mark Stewart is a lecturer at Penn Carey Law and a lawyer at Ballard Spahr LLP, a national law firm with over 750 lawyers. He has served as the firm's Chair from 2011 to 2023, representing prominent companies across a range of commercial litigation matters. Additionally, Mark has contributed as a Strategic Planning Partner during a significant growth period in Ballard Spahr's 140-year history. His commitment to community service includes serving on the boards of the Police Athletic League and Students Run Philly Style, the latter of which he chaired from 2013-2019. Mark is also a member of the Children's Hospital Philadelphia Corporate Council from 2016 to 2024. A dedicated runner, he has served as the race director for the Philadelphia Distance Run, a prominent half-marathon, for 18 years. Mark obtained his B.A. from the University of Delaware and his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, with additional studies at the London School of Economics. He is married to U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon and resides in Swarthmore with their adult children.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.