Mark Buente

Mark Buente is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs at Genius Sports since February 2021. Prior to this role, Buente was an Associate at K&L Gates, providing legal counsel on commercial, corporate, and intellectual property matters for clients in various industries including sports and technology. Buente's previous experience also includes working as an Associate in Corporate & Intellectual Property at Bass, Berry & Sims, a Legal Intern with the Minnesota Vikings, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and the NBA, as well as positions with D.C. United and the NFL Players Association. Buente holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports, Event, and Hospitality Management from The George Washington University.