Mark Opachan

Mark Opachan serves as Counsel for the House Committee on Ethics at the U.S. House of Representatives. He has a robust background in law, particularly in areas related to ethics, federal administrative law, and high-profile litigation.

Background and Experience

• Previous Role: Before joining the House Committee on Ethics, Opachan was an Attorney Adviser at the U.S. Department of Justice, specifically in the Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism from October 2021 to October 2023.1
• Expertise: His professional expertise encompasses complex litigation, investigations, ethics, fiscal law, and contracts.2 This diverse legal background equips him to handle various challenges within the ethics committee.

Education

Opachan holds advanced legal qualifications, including a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Military Law from the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School.3

His role in the House Committee on Ethics involves advising on ethical standards and ensuring compliance with legislative regulations, contributing significantly to maintaining integrity within the House of Representatives.