CAREER AT A GLANCE:

• Chief Deputy, Criminal Division – King County Prosecutor’s Office
  Ronald H. Clark served in the King County Prosecutor’s Office in Seattle, Washington, for 27 years. As Chief Deputy of the Criminal Division for over a decade, he led a team of 115 attorneys and oversaw the office’s most complex and high-stakes cases. He also headed multiple trial teams and personally tried major felony cases.
• Distinguished Practitioner in Residence – Seattle University School of Law
  Currently, Ron serves as a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at Seattle University School of Law. He teaches a range of advocacy-focused courses, including:
  • Trial Advocacy
  • Pretrial Advocacy
  • Essential Lawyering Skills
  • Visual Litigation & Today’s Technology
  • Essential Litigation Visuals and Technology

A LEADER IN LEGAL TRAINING:

Ron doesn’t just teach law, he trains lawyers to think, speak, and act like advocates.

• Senior Training Counsel – National Advocacy Center (DOJ)
  Ronald H. Clark played a pivotal role in launching the National Advocacy Center’s first-ever courses designed specifically for state and local prosecutors. Over a six-year tenure, he led impactful advocacy programs across the United States, helping shape the future of trial practice.
• Director of Training – National College of District Attorneys
  As Director of Training, Ron created and led high-level advocacy programs tailored for prosecutors nationwide. His work helped raise the standard of legal training for trial attorneys at every stage of their careers.
• International Legal Educator
  Ron also brought his expertise abroad, delivering legal training for the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of State. His international efforts reflect a commitment to justice that goes beyond borders.
• Sought-After National Speaker
  A frequent and respected voice at legal conferences, Ron has lectured at more than 40 national Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs. He is also a regular presenter for state bar associations and prosecutor organizations across the country.

AUTHOR, FILMMAKER & ADVOCATE:

Ron believes great teaching goes beyond the lecture hall.

• Author of Over a Dozen Books
  Ronald H. Clark has authored more than twelve books focused on trial advocacy, pretrial strategy, and essential courtroom skills. His writing is known for its clarity, practicality, and deep insight drawn from decades of legal experience.
• Writer & Producer of Legal Training Films
  Ron’s passion for teaching extends to the screen, where he has created immersive training materials for legal professionals. His standout project, The Freck Point Trial, is a cornerstone of his film work.

Whether he’s in front of a class, behind a podium, or on the page, Ron Clark brings unmatched energy, clarity, and depth to the practice of law. His mission?

“To equip today’s advocates with the tools to win, ethically, visually, and persuasively.”