Kelly Clark |
| Attorney at Law |
O'Donnell Clark & Crew, LLP, OR |
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United States |
About Kelly Clark
As a Partner at one of Oregon's leading law firms, O'Donnell Clark & Crew LLP, Kelly Clark specializes in civil rights, voting rights, religious liberty, free speech, and property rights. Involved in numerous highly publicized cases, Kelly Clark consistently demonstrates the fortitude necessary to challenge powerful institutions. A staunch advocate for individual and family rights, Kelly Clark defended individual property rights related to a controversial Oregon ballot measure, in addition to arguing against Casino expansion. Kelly Clark is most well known for his work on behalf of victims of childhood sexual abuse. Successfully winning cases against "institutions of trust," such as the Catholic Church, the Mormon Church, and the Boy Scouts of America, Kelly Clark has not only made such environments safer for children, but has also won monetary and emotional restitutions for his clients. Possessing a varied political and legal background, Kelly Clark also serves to pass on his extensive knowledge to future legal professionals as an Adjunct Professor of Political Science and Constitutional Law at George Fox University. Kelly Clark is also widely sought after to speak in public forums, such as university graduations, legal conventions, and public debates. Additionally, Kelly Clark's writing contributions on law and public policy can be found in venerated publications, including The Oregonian, Brainstorm Magazine, and Oregon Law Review. Outside of his professional pursuits, Kelly Clark is dedicated to helping his community. Kelly Clark serves as Counsel to the William Temple House Board of Directors and is a regular contributor to charitable organizations, such as Young Life, Portland South and Portland Inner City; World Vision; St. Andrew Legal Clinic; and Veritas School. Kelly Clark holds two academic degrees: a J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School and a B.S. from Lewis and Clark College. Additionally, Kelly Clark is a candidate for a Master of Divinity degree in Theology from Trinity College Theological School. A member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar, Kelly Clark currently resides in Portland, Oregon.