Mark Weller is a member of the Public Policy practice with a primary focus on direct lobbying and regulatory counseling, strategy development, policy analysis, and market planning. He also designs and manages strategic communications initiatives for crisis management and litigation strategies.

Mark represents corporations, industry associations, medical laboratories and hospitals, in federal legislative and regulatory matters before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Treasury, the Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), and the Department of Interior.

Mark has achieved success in a broad range of legislation ranging from FDA, Medicare, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and pharmacy compounding in the health care arena to federal stimulus and tax issues in the transportation and recreation fields and financial services matters for the metals industry. 

Prior to joining Polsinelli, Mark practiced as an attorney for the National Republican Senatorial Committee and served as a staff member of U.S. Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana. He was also the founder and director of a medical technology consulting firm and previously led the Health and Life Sciences practice at a Washington D.C.-based firm.

Media Appearances

Mark has appeared on 60 Minutes, ABC Money Matters, CNN, CBS Evening News, CCTV Biz Asia America, National Public Radio, NBC Nightly News and The Today Show. He has been mentioned by the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, CQ Weekly, Health News Daily, HME News, Legal Times, Reuters, Time Magazine, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and Fox Business Channel.

Education

  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D.)
    • Indiana University (B.A.)

      Bar Admission

      • District of Columbia

      Court Admissions

      • District of Columbia Court of Appeals
      • Supreme Court of Indiana

      Professional Affiliations

      • National YMCA Youth and Government Program Advisor and Volunteer
      • Past president and member of the executive board, National Society of YMCA Youth Governors
      • USA/USSR Youth Adult Exchange Program
      • Everybody Wins DC! Reading Mentor
      • Men’s Ministries, The Falls Church Anglican Church
      Publications
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      Budget Reconciliation and Health Policy: Understanding the Legislative Process and Where Congress May Go Next
      Key Takeaways The FY 2027 budget process is underway, with the president submitting his proposal April 3 and committees beginning hearings the week of April 13. Senate leadership is expected to move a budget resolution the week of April 20 with reconciliation instructions. Budget reconciliation allows Congress to advance spending and policy changes with a simple majority in the Senate, creating a viable path for targeted health policy reforms. Lawmakers are weighing whether to revisit health care provisions dropped from prior legislation, which could reshape Medicaid, Medicare and related programs. Stakeholders should monitor upcoming budget resolutions and reconciliation developments for potential inclusion of health policy changes. Early engagement with congressional committees may help shape priorities and prepare for potential shifts. The President submitted his
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      The Politics of AI Regulation: Federal Government v. the States
      Key Takeaways On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14365, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.” The EO addressed key elements including: 1) Targeting State Regulations; 2) Federal Funding Pressure; 3) Preemption Strategy; 4) National Framework; 5) Targeted Exemptions; and 6) AI Policy Shift. On March 20th, the White House released its anticipated draft framework as required by the EO. Congress and the states have also been highly active in advancing AI legislation and policy frameworks and are showing no signs of slowing down; in 2025, over 40 states introduced about 250 bills related to government use of AI.  Technology companies are seeking a balance between regulatory certainty and avoiding “heavy handed” rules that could stifle innovation or favor competitors, however,
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