Wendy A. Clarke

Wendy Clarke focuses her practice on corporate, finance and securities law. Wendy represents global companies, private equity funds and other entities in connection with mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, syndicated financings and other commercial transactions, as well as general corporate governance matters. Wendy also counsels broker-dealers in connection with regulatory, securities enforcement and transactional matters.

Wendy’s previous work experience spans both the public and private sectors. Immediately prior to practicing law, she was a senior administrator in government where she saw oversaw municipal project development and financing instruments among other economic development incentives. Having handled complex negotiations, Wendy brings this experience to bear in her corporate and transactional practice at Kelley Drye.

Wendy also draws on her knowledge as a CPA and as a former financial analyst for two Fortune 500 companies in negotiating complex corporate transactions. As a result, Wendy is relied upon to serve as a trusted legal advisor on wide-ranging transactions, ensuring that her clients achieve their objectives while remaining flexible and results oriented.

A Connecticut Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Wendy is valued for her honed negotiation skills. She is dedicated to achieving the right result for her clients and colleagues alike, and is appreciated for her ability to enhance relationships between her clients and their constituencies throughout the negotiation process.

Notably, Wendy clerked at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission during law school, where she worked on special projects in the Division of Enforcement. Her hands-on experience at the SEC is an asset to the clients she serves.