Resume | David P. Clark, Esq.
Clark Legal Solutions, Inc., draws on Mr. Clark’s 20+ years of experience serving public and private organizations and associations, with proven results in helping clients to successfully navigate difficult conversations in order to prevent and resolve workplace problems. Mr. Clark’s goal as a Facilitator and Mediator is to enhance organizational performance through improved communication and conflict competency among coworkers. Also, as an Arbitrator and Judge, Mr. Clark has decades of experience in finding facts, evaluating legal issues, and presiding over quick, effective dispute resolution when appropriate. Mr. Clark's services are available in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area and nationally.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Private Practice, Clark Legal Solutions Inc., 2001 - present
Hearing Officer, Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, United States Congress, 2020-present
Member, Foreign Service Grievance Board, U.S. Department of State, 2016-2020
Administrative Law Judge, Government Accountability Office, Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) (5year term), 2014 - 2019
Adjunct Professor of ADR, American University, Washington College of Law, 2006-2020
Attorney-Adviser, Federal Labor Relations Authority, 1998 - 2001
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Mediator or Facilitator for resolution of hundreds of workplace conflicts, concerning federal, local, and private organizations and their employees
Arbitrator or Administrative Judge in numerous cases, involving, among other subjects, employment law, collective bargaining, and business contracts
Adviser for organizational clients on design and effectiveness of conflict management systems, and management of related programs
Subject Matter Expert, Drug-Free Workplace plans and policies. Through partners Kunz and Company, Inc. and The CDM Group, Inc., review plans developed by federal agencies to comply with Executive Order 12564, Drug-Free Federal Workforce, for the Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/Division of Workplace Programs
HONORS, MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member, Bar Associations of New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia
Member, United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia
Member, National Academy of Arbitrators
Member, Arbitration and Mediation Panels of the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Arbitrator, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
Arbitrator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Volunteer Mediator, United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the D.C. Court of Appeals Mediation Program
Publication: "How an Ombuds Can Foster Collaboration and Reduce Risk," Corporate Counsel Magazine, May 18, 2013
Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Litigation Section of the D.C. Bar Association (2012 - 2016)
Former Member of the Board of Directors, D.C. Bar Association Attorney/Client Arbitration Board (2005 - 2011)
Former Member of the Board of Directors, D.C. Chapter of Association for Conflict Resolution (2002 - 2009)
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Certified Mediator, Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1997
J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 1997
M.A., American University, School of International Service, 1998 (Conflict Resolution)
B.A., University of Richmond, 1992
Fees for Arbitration and Mediation services are listed with the American Arbitration Association and Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. For more information on fees and services, please feel free to contact Mr. Clark for a no-cost initial consultation, dclark@clarklegalsolutions.com.