Clark Jennings is the managing director for C&M International’s Southeast Asia regional office, based in Singapore. He manages the firm’s operations in this dynamic regional hub and helps clients, including multinational firms and their associations, to navigate the evolving regulatory, policy, and political environment across the region, including within the APEC and ASEAN economic forums. Prior to joining C&M International, he served at the National Economic Council of the Obama White House. There, he managed the West Wing “war room” to coordinate the administration’s strategy, outreach, and communications efforts on behalf of the president’s trade agenda, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Previously, Clark was chief of staff at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), where he helped guide strategic planning to fulfill the agency’s mission of linking U.S. businesses to infrastructure opportunities in emerging markets. As a member of USTDA’s senior executive team, he advised on deployment of international grant assistance, strategic outreach and communications, legislative strategy, and was the agency liaison to The White House, the National Security Council, and other U.S. government entities. He has represented the U.S. government in bilateral settings and international events on five continents.
Prior to joining the Obama Administration, Clark oversaw four departments and was part of the senior management team for the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. He went on to serve as the senior advisor to the executive director for the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee. Clark traveled extensively on behalf of The White House, staffing President Obama on official international visits that have included trips to China, Myanmar, Laos, India, Brazil, and Iraq.
A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Clark previously worked as a commercial litigation associate at a nationally-recognized Arkansas firm and served as a federal law clerk to U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. of the Eastern District of Arkansas. He also served in the Office of Governor Mike Beebe as deputy communications director.
Speeches & Presentations
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"Living with COVID-19: Accelerating Recovery with ICT," AmCham Singapore Webinar
(November 12, 2020).
Moderator: Clark Jennings.
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"Election 2020: U.S. International Trade Policy and Its Impact on Cross-Border Business Strategy," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(October 15, 2020).
Presenters: Caroline E. Brown, Evan Y. Chuck, Robert Holleyman, Clark Jennings, and Shelley Su.
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"Update on the Trump China Tariffs - What is Going On?" Crowell & Moring Webinar
(May 17, 2019).
Presenters: James G. Flood, John B. Brew, Aaron Marx, Clark Jennings, W. Scott Douglas, and Tim Shadyac.
Publications
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in 2023: What to Look for this Year,"
International Trade Bulletin
(February 17, 2023).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Clark Jennings, Kate Beale, Emily Devereaux
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"New Government Commitments Promote Workforce for the Future,"
(August 24, 2022).
Contacts: Clark Jennings, Patricia L. Wu, Katherine Nunner
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"Global Data Transfer Developments: Taking the APEC CBPR System Global,"
International Trade Bulletin
(April 22, 2022).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Clark Jennings, Jeffrey L. Poston, Christopher D. Gundermann
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"Global Health: A Look Ahead at Trends in Seven Key Areas,"
International Trade Bulletin
(April 7, 2022).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Jodi G. Daniel, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings, Kate Beale, Ryan MacFarlane, Eric Obscherning, Andrew Blasi
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"The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework: How the Private Sector Can Inform the Biden Administration’s Approach,"
International Trade Bulletin
(April 5, 2022).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Clark Jennings, Kate Beale, Christopher D. Gundermann
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"Asia Pacific Leaders Cite Digital Transformation as Key to Post-COVID Recovery,"
(November 25, 2020).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Clark Jennings, Mugant M
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"New Potential Treaty on Marine Litter and Microplastics: What You Need to Know,"
Environment & Natural Resources Law Alert
(November 20, 2020).
Contacts: Ryan MacFarlane, Clark Jennings, Olivia Burzynska-Hernandez
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"Fifteen Asia-Pacific Countries Sign World’s Largest Trade Agreement,"
International Trade Bulletin
(November 16, 2020).
Contacts: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Clark Jennings, Mugant M, Evan Yu
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"China Unveils Draft Personal Information Protection Law,"
International Trade Bulletin
(October 30, 2020).
Contacts: Caroline E. Brown, Zhiwei Chen, Evan Y. Chuck, Robert Holleyman, Clark Jennings, Zhongdong Zhang
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"Election 2020: U.S.-China Tensions Will Remain Regardless of Who Wins the White House,"
Biden 2021 Series
(September 17, 2020).
Contacts: Clark Jennings, Shelley Su
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"Calls for Treaty on Marine Litter Continue During World Oceans Week,"
Environment & Natural Resources Law Alert
(June 12, 2020).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Clark Jennings, Ryan MacFarlane, Olivia Burzynska-Hernandez
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"USTR Launches 301 Investigations into Digital Services Taxes,"
International Trade Bulletin
(June 3, 2020).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, John B. Brew, Clark Jennings, Olivia Burzynska-Hernandez
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"U.S. State Department Fails to Certify Hong Kong’s Autonomy: Signals Potential Change in Trade and Economic Treatment,"
International Trade Bulletin
(May 28, 2020).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Evan Y. Chuck, Clark Jennings, Shelley Su
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"Policymakers Pivot to New Phase in the Global Economic Response to COVID-19,"
(April 28, 2020).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, James G. Flood, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings, Trey Flowers
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"International Economic Responses to COVID-19,"
(April 6, 2020).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, James G. Flood, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings, Trey Flowers
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"Malaysia Launches APEC 2020 Host Year and Announces Major Themes and Opportunities for Private Sector Engagement,"
Regulatory Alert
(December 16, 2019).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Patricia L. Wu, Ryan MacFarlane, Clark Jennings, Andrew Blasi
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"APEC Taking Lead on IoT Standards and Cybersecurity,"
Regulatory Alert
(October 7, 2019).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Clark Jennings, Cheryl A. Falvey, Olivia Burzynska-Hernandez
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"Beat by Beat: Data Governance Innovation for Healthcare Outcomes in the Asia-Pacific,"
Health Care Alert
(September 26, 2019).
Contacts: Jodi G. Daniel, Robert Holleyman, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings
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"Beat by Beat: Harnessing e-Health to Optimize Health Care Delivery in China,"
Health Care Alert
(May 28, 2019).
Contacts: Jodi G. Daniel, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings
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"Beat by Beat: Latin America Is Headed Toward a Digital Health Transformation,"
Regulatory Alert
(January 28, 2019).
Contacts: Jodi G. Daniel, Robert Holleyman, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings
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"The Month in International Trade – November 2018,"
International Trade Bulletin
(December 10, 2018).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Edward Goetz, Evan Yu, Robert Holleyman, John B. Brew, Ryan MacFarlane, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"APEC Chairs Statements Released,"
International Trade Bulletin
(November 26, 2018).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, John B. Brew, Ryan MacFarlane, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings, Andrew Blasi
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"The Month in International Trade – February 2018,"
International Trade Bulletin
(March 13, 2018).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Edward Goetz, Robert Holleyman, Evan Yu, Carlton Greene, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Clark Jennings, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Alan W. H. Gourley
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"The New TPP and the Evolving Trade Landscape in the Asia-Pacific,"
International Trade Bulletin
(February 22, 2018).
Contacts: Robert Holleyman, Clark Jennings
Press Coverage
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Attorneys: Trade Policy To Remain Prominent No Matter Who Wins On Nov. 3
October 16, 2020 — Inside U.S. Trade
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China's Interest In Trans-Pacific Trade Deal Met With Scepticism By Those Who Helped Negotiate It
July 10, 2020 — South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong Security Law Stokes US-China Trade War; Analysing Joe Biden's China Policy
July 10, 2020 — South China Morning Post
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Crowell & Moring International Launches Hub In Singapore
February 17, 2020 — Global Trade Review
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Crowell & Moring's International Trade Consultancy Arm Opens Singapore Office
February 11, 2020 — Global Legal Post
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Crowell & Moring International Expands
February 11, 2020 — Business Money
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Crowell & Moring Expands To Singapore
February 11, 2020 — Finews.asia
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C&M International Launches Strategic Hub In Singapore
February 11, 2020 — Canadian Lawyer
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Crowell & Moring Global Policy Affiliate Opens Singapore Office
February 10, 2020 — Bloomberg Law
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Crowell & Moring Debuts In Singapore With Consulting Affiliate
February 10, 2020 — Law.com
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