J.R. Clark

J.R. has extensive experience representing issuers and borrowers, and serving as underwriters’ counsel on tax-exempt and taxable borrowings that include use of revenue bonds, tax credits, tax increment financing opportunity zones and other economic development tools.

Before joining the firm, J.R. served in the executive office of the mayor of Washington, D.C. as director for council affairs in the Office of Intergovernmental Relations, where he advised the mayor on all legislation before the District of Columbia Council. In this capacity, he oversaw the implementation of the mayor’s legislative agenda.

Before working with the mayor, J.R. served as deputy general counsel in the District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer. There, he worked with the legislative branch on the District of Columbia’s budget and finances.

J.R. is a DC native, resident of Ward 4, and member of the Leadership Greater Washington Class of 2012. He has served on, and as chairman of, several regional boards and associations.