Carli Clarkson

Carli Clarkson is a Mesa employment and business lawyer and associate attorney who handles workplace and commercial matters. Her practice includes non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, employment contracts, employee handbooks, contract disputes, discrimination claims, and wrongful discharge issues. She works with clients to understand their circumstances, evaluate legal risks, and develop practical strategies. Her approach emphasizes preparation, negotiation, and clear communication throughout employment and business disputes.

Clarkson earned her J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law, where she served as secretary of the Sports Entertainment and Law Forum. She previously earned a master’s degree in Sports Law and Business from Arizona State University. She received B.A. degrees in Business Law and Sports Business, magna cum laude, from Arizona State University. Her education supports her work involving contracts, workplace policies, business relationships, and employment disputes.

Clarkson gained practical legal experience while attending law school through work with Caserta & Spiriti, PLLC. She previously completed an internship with the Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. Her current practice involves advising clients on employment agreements, restrictive covenants, workplace documentation, discrimination claims, wrongful discharge matters, and business contract disputes. This background supports detailed legal analysis, negotiation, and client-focused problem-solving.

Carli Clarkson is admitted to practice in Arizona and has been licensed since 2023. Her professional background combines business and employment law with academic training in business, sports law, and legal advocacy. She brings experience with contracts, workplace disputes, restrictive covenants, and employment policies to clients facing commercial and personnel-related concerns. Her practice reflects a focus on preparation, communication, and practical guidance for individuals and businesses navigating legal disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Ernst, Brown & Draper
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, Undergraduate Law Association
• President, Arizona State University Women’s Club Volleyball Team

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Arizona State University
  B.A. in Business Law and Sports Business

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