David Clarke

Practice Areas

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Law

Venture Capital

Mergers & Acquisitions

Private Equity

Corporate Finance

Public Companies

Corporate Law

Retail & Consumer Products

Food & Beverage

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Robotics

Outdoor

Apparel & Footwear

Career

David Clarke has over 30 years of experience representing growth-oriented companies in mergers and acquisitions, venture and growth equity financings, corporate restructurings and other strategic transactions. David also serves as outside general counsel and advises clients on a range of governance and commercial matters. In addition to company-side work, David represents leading venture and private equity funds in portfolio company investments, including both majority and minority deals. David's experience spans a range of industries, including technology, business services, consumer and retail, distribution, transportation and logistics, manufacturing and healthcare. David has consistently been recognized as a top corporate lawyer in the Pacific Northwest and is a go-to legal advisor for companies contemplating a liquidity event or other significant transaction.