Attorney, author, teacher, pastor and story teller, Mark Lanier, graduated Texas Tech University School of Law in 1984. Mark is the Founder of The Lanier Law Firm with offices in Houston, New York, and Los Angeles, Mark has earned international recognition setting record verdicts in courtrooms throughout the United States. Armed with an undergraduate degree in Biblical Languages from Lipscomb University, Mark has taught a life group class at Champion Forest Baptist Church (attendance of over 600 and viewed live streamed by thousands), for over 18 years. His style is very similar to the way he conducts his trials. His unique ability for informed and logical insight, honed by seeking truth in today’s justice system, makes for remarkable theological exposition. Mark’s courtroom experience is significant with nearly $20 billion in verdicts. Mark was twice named National Trial Lawyers Association’s Trial Lawyer of the Year and was further inducted into their Hall of Fame. He was also honored as The National Law Journal’s Outstanding Trial Lawyer of the Year. The American Association of Justice honored Mark with their Lifetime Achievement Award. Holding three honorary doctorates, he was bestowed the Ambassador of Peace award by the Guatemalan government. Mark received the Distinguished Alumnus award from the Texas Tech University School of Law and from Texas Tech University. He founded the Lanier Theological Library; one of the nation’s largest theological collections. Mark is published in legal and theological arenas and has four books, numerous articles and two movies among his works.