Kelly Clark |
| Attorney |
O'Donnell Clark & Crew, LLP, Oregon |
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United States |
About Kelly Clark
Oregon Lawyer Kelly Clark is an expert in litigation involving civil rights, voting rights, religious liberty, free speech, and property rights. A Partner at O'Donnell Clark & Crew, Kelly Clark is most well known for his work on behalf of those who have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of trusted institutions of power. Having brought cases before and against at least 85 federal, state, and local government institutions, Kelly Clark has even brought cases against some of the most powerful organizations in the world, including religious institutions such as the Catholic Church, the Mormon Church, and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Kelly Clark commenced his legal career upon earning his Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1983. Working for Bouneff, Chally & Marshall, Kelly Clark gained valuable experience as an Associate Attorney before turning his attention to politics. Kelly Clark was elected as a State Representative for the Oregon Legislature in 1989. As State Representative, Kelly Clark took an active interest in the advocacy for victim's rights after sitting in on numerous testimonies of those who had been abused by trusted adults. Co-authoring the Oregon Statute of Limitations on Child Abuse, as well as a ban on the possession of child pornography, Kelly Clark has made great strides to ensure safer environments for children. An accomplished writer, Kelly Clark has authored many contributions for publications, such as The Oregonian, Oregon Law Review, Oregon Administrative Law Newsletter, and Brainstorm Magazine. Additionally, Kelly Clark is an effective public speaker and has held speaking engagements in numerous forums, including college graduations, legal conventions, and local debates. Currently residing in Portland, Oregon, Kelly Clark enjoys spending his spare time fly-fishing, golfing, and taking pictures. Kelly Clark is also deeply interested in theology and is a candidate for a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity College Theological School.