David C. Clarke

David Clarke, a Partner in Perkins Coie’s national Business Practice, focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies, middle market businesses, public companies, venture funds and private equity funds. David's practice emphasizes mergers and acquisitions, private equity and growth equity transactions, venture capital financings, public offerings and corporate governance. David works with privately held clients at all stages of development, serving as outside general counsel and as a key advisor on M&A and corporate finance transactions. In addition, David represents leading venture and private equity funds in portfolio company investments. David is a regular speaker on M&A, venture capital and private equity topics.

Professional Recognition

• Listed in Chambers USA, “America’s Leading Business Lawyers”
• Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Mergers & Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law
• Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington Super Lawyers"
• Listed in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, "Seattle's Best Lawyers"
• Listed as a top lawyer in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate and Venture Capital by Washington CEO/Avvo

Professional Leadership

• Technology Alliance, Board of Trustees, 2003 - Present
• American Bar Association, Business Law Section
• Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section

Community Involvement

• Seattle Repertory Theater, Board of Trustees, 2004 - 2007

Related Employment

• Nimble Technology, Inc., Seattle, WA, Chief Operating Officer, 2000 - 2001