Biography
Mark C. Winings serves as Practice Group Leader for the Lending & Finance practice group. Mark advises financial institutions and other businesses in a broad range of financing and commercial lending transactions. He also represents clients in real estate transactions and other commercial and corporate matters. He strives to be a trusted partner and counselor to each client he serves.
Mark served on the Board of Aldermen of the City of Clayton, MO from 2011-2020 and has held other leadership positions in the City of Clayton. He is a former Chairman of the Firm's Recruiting Committee.
Mark was selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2016-2025. He is a Fellow in the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, in which he serves as vice-chairman of the Capital Markets Committee.
Mark resides in Clayton, Missouri with his wife Rula and their four children.
Practice Areas
Education
- Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1994)
- The Journal of Criminal Law & Criminology, book review editor and member of Executive Board
- The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., with high honors, 1991)
- Accounting
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant, Illinois
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow, American College of Mortgage Attorneys
- American Bar Association
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Admissions
- Missouri Bar
- Illinois Bar
Charitable & Civic Activities
- Board of Directors, Harvester Church of the Nazarene (2007-2010, 2021-2024)
- Alderman, City of Clayton, MO (2011-2020)
- Member, City of Clayton Parks and Recreation Commission (2008-2011, 2013-2014, 2016-2020)
- Member, Treasurer, Clayton Recreation, Sports and Wellness Commission (2018-2020)
- Member, Clayton Charter Advisory Task Force (2017-2019)
- Board of Directors, Clayton Century Foundation (2012-2014, 2016-2018)
- Member, City of Clayton Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board (2014-2016)
- Trustee, City of Clayton Non-Uniformed Employees Retirement Fund Board (2011-2013)
- Trustee, City of Clayton Uniformed Employees Retirement Fund Board (2011-2013)
- Chairman, Harvester Church of the Nazarene Capital Campaign (2009-2012)
- Chairman, Finance & Administration Committee, Harvester Church of the Nazarene (2007-2010)
Honors & Awards
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2016-2025 for Banking & Finance Law and Corporate Law
- Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars® 2008
Firm Committees
- Former Chairman, Recruiting Committee
