Mardochee Anthony

LLB and LLM graduate in international commercial law with proven experience in legal & market research, contributing to editorial content and ranking decisions for leading legal directory, Legal 500. Proficient in comparative and critical analysis, with hands-on experience evaluating submissions and conducting interviews with numerous lawyers and practice groups. Complemented by dedicated volunteer work and a background delivering 5-star customer service in hospitality.

Aiming to leverage strong analytical and interpersonal skills within the legal sector.

Legal Researcher - Legal 500

(2025-04 - 2026-02)

• Analyzed submission portfolios, practice group trends, referee feedback, and substantive practitioner insights to produce evidence-backed rankings and editorial commentary-covering 400+ lawyers and 350+ practice groups across the US and EMEA.
• Formed market evaluations through conducting 100+ interviews with industry-leading practitioners, including senior partners of elite firms, tracking legal market shifts, firm business models, and corporate client priorities.
• Created structured knowledge bases and pulled from historical records to evaluate present findings and map out trend patterns.
• Managed high-volume research cycles and tight deadlines as primary liaison for practitioners, law firm marketing directors, and corporate clients.
• Utilized databases and software, including CRM tools, WordPress, and Microsoft Excel, to efficiently manage complex datasets and enhance research accuracy.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation and legal trends.
• Safeguarded sensitive client information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Commended by peers and partners for deploying nuanced, legally grounded lines of inquiry on technical practice complexities; demonstrated subject-matter command and extracted niche market perspectives, resulting in allocation to higher-value commercial law practice areas.
• Led Denver market research for the inaugural "US Elite" Series, adding 350+ lawyers to the database and conducting 50+ interviews in the process.
• Evaluated and engaged with and evaluated leaders across top global law firms, including A&O Shearman, DLA Piper, Hogan Lovells, Latham & Watkins, and Linklaters.

Flexible Hospitality Worker - Stint

(2024 - 2024)

• Provided reliable hospitality, fostering repeat business and contributing to positive feedback scores in high visitor venues – achieving service and operational objectives.
• Sustained 5-star average during stint assignments through dedicated customer service.

Master of Laws (LLM) - International Commercial Law - City, University of London (2024-01 - 2025-01)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law - London South Bank University (2020-09 - 2023-07)