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Kelly WG Clark

O'Donnell Clark & Crew LLP • Portland, OR
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Contact

Email
Phone
(503) 546-0529
Address
1650 NW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR, 97209-2534, US

Professional

About

Kelly WG Clark is a distinguished attorney based in Portland, Oregon, with over 40 years of experience in the legal field. As a partner at O'Donnell Clark & Crew LLP, Kelly specializes in Appeals, Family Law, and Business Law, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a strategic approach to each case. Kelly earned her Juris Doctor from Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School in 1983, following her Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University in 1980. This strong educational foundation, combined with her extensive practical experience, enables her to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively. Throughout her career, Kelly has built a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail and her unwavering commitment to her clients. She has successfully handled a diverse range of cases, from intricate family law matters to high-stakes business disputes, and has consistently achieved favorable outcomes. Her expertise in appeals allows her to advocate passionately for her clients’ rights, ensuring that their voices are heard in higher courts. In addition to her legal practice, Kelly is an active member of the Oregon State Bar and frequently participates in community outreach programs, sharing her knowledge and insights with aspiring legal professionals. Her dedication to the law and her clients is reflected in her approach, where she combines legal acumen with compassion and understanding. As a leading attorney in Portland, Kelly WG Clark continues to make a significant impact in the areas of Appeals, Family Law, and Business Law, earning the trust and respect of her clients and peers alike.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
1983 Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1980 Northern Arizona University BS - Bachelor of Science

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2004 Nominee, Arthur Bryant Public Justice Award, Arthur Bryant Public Justice Award
Publications
2007 Oregon Law Review Of Compelling Interest- Religious Liberty Issues in the Priest Abuse Cases 2007 Lewis and Clark Law School Baccalaureate Address The Law as Vocation 2007 Register Guard Op-Ed The Silent Survivors: Cases against the Catholic Church may end, but the struggles of the abuse victims go on 2007 The Oregonian Scars Will Linger, But Truth is the Best Healing Agent 2007 The American Experiment—Religious Liberty Conference Observations from a Peculiar Lampost – Reflections of a Christian Trial Lawyer on Fifteen Years of Suing the Church
Associations
Oregon State Bar Member
Speaking
2006 Pomona College, California What My Mother Said Not to Do: Religion and Politics at the Dinner Table- How the Left and the Right Oversimplify Church-State Questions 2006 One Nation United, National Conference on Federal Tribal Gaming Policy Government as Brothel: What’s Your Pleasure, Honey? 2006 Lewis and Clark Law School On Suing the Church: A Christian Trial Lawyer Reflects on a Dozen Years of the Catholic Sex Abuse Cases 2006 Debate at City Club of Portland The DaVinci Code, Opus Dei and Self-Flagellation- Why We Have Too Much Free Speech in Oregon 2005 Oregon State Bar CLE Seminar The Right to Die? Hard Questions about Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act
Updated: Mar 26, 2026