Joy Clark
About Joy Clark
Joy Clark is a Trial Attorney and Special Assistant Attorney General with over ten years of experience at SAIF Corporation in Salem, Oregon. She holds a Doctor of Law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School and has a background in History and East Asian Studies from the University of Virginia.
Work at SAIF Corporation
Joy Clark has been employed at SAIF Corporation as a Trial Attorney and Special Assistant Attorney General since 2014. In this role, she has gained extensive experience in litigating cases, including employment arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings. Her work involves representing the corporation in various legal matters and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Clark's position at SAIF is based in Salem, Oregon, where she has contributed to the organization's legal strategies for nearly a decade.
Current Role at Oregon Department of Justice
Since 2022, Joy Clark has served as a Senior Assistant Attorney General at the Oregon Department of Justice. In this capacity, she continues to focus on employment law, collaborating with outside counsel on independent workplace investigations and addressing various employment issues. Her role is hybrid, allowing for a combination of in-office and remote work, which reflects the evolving nature of legal practices in the current environment.
Education and Expertise
Joy Clark earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2015. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and East Asian Studies at the University of Virginia in 2012. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in legal principles and a deep understanding of cultural contexts, which she applies in her legal practice.
Previous Experience at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Before her current roles, Joy Clark worked as a Law Clerk at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP for two months in 2013. This experience took place in Shanghai, China, where she gained insight into international legal practices. Her time at the firm contributed to her legal acumen and prepared her for her subsequent positions in public service.
Training and Development Initiatives
Joy Clark provides training to state HR managers, HR business partners, risk managers, and other agency personnel on various workplace issues. This aspect of her work emphasizes her commitment to educating others about employment law and best practices in workplace management. Her training initiatives aim to enhance understanding and compliance with legal standards within state agencies.