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.