Roger W. Clark

Mediator | Arbitrator

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"After decades representing individual claimants and corporate plaintiffs, handling complex insurance coverage matters, and defending bodily injury and wrongful death cases, I try to bring my experience from both sides of the fence to bear on the resolution of difficult, complex cases. Litigation is challenging for the lawyers as well as for the parties, and I take great satisfaction being the peacemaker for them. Preparation, persistence and patience are the three Ps to successful mediations. Many times, the parties are unable to come to an agreement on the day of the mediation, but given time and follow-up, an agreement can often be reached in the days, weeks or even months after.”

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Jesse Centeno

(310) 810-0008 [email protected]

Practice Areas

Aviation
Business & Commercial Contracts
Copyright & Trademark
Employment
Insurance
Product Liability
Professional Malpractice
Real Estate
Tort Disputes
Trade Secrets

Education

Advanced Teacher Training Program, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Master’s Advocate Program, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Pepperdine University Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution
J.D., Rutgers Law School
B.S., Florida State University, United States Air Force Academy

Biography

Roger Clark brings more than four decades of national trial and litigation experience to his work helping parties resolve complex disputes with clarity, empathy, and precision. Known for his ability to connect personally with counsel and clients, he approaches mediation with a balance of legal insight and emotional intelligence, creating a process that is both strategic and human. His experience representing plaintiffs, defendants, insurers, and corporations across the country gives him a rare perspective on how each side evaluates risk, value, and resolution.

Roger’s career as a trial lawyer spanned a wide spectrum of practice areas, including aviation, insurance coverage, business and commercial disputes, intellectual property, employment, and real estate litigation. After practicing with both plaintiff and defense firms in Florida and California, he founded his own firm in 1992, maintaining offices in both states and managing cases nationwide in state and federal courts. Having advocated for clients in wrongful death and catastrophic injury matters as well as high-stakes insurance coverage and commercial cases, he developed a deep understanding of the competing pressures and priorities that drive complex litigation.

This dual experience, as he describes it, allows him to “litigate both sides of the fence,” an advantage that now defines his mediation practice. Roger believes that effective dispute resolution requires empathy and precision in equal measure. He tailors his approach to the unique personalities and priorities of each case, helping parties identify the issues that matter most and guiding them toward balanced, informed outcomes.

Roger completed his mediation training at Pepperdine University’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution in 2017 and became a full-time mediator with Signature Resolution in 2022. His expertise is especially valued in aviation and insurance matters, where complex legal frameworks and multi-jurisdictional issues often shape outcomes. Drawing from his years managing intricate litigation, he is skilled at helping parties evaluate risk, recognize procedural and substantive challenges, and reach resolutions that are both practical and durable.

In addition to his work as a mediator, Roger is an accomplished teacher, author, and speaker. For more than seventeen years, he taught aviation law and trial advocacy at Rutgers University School of Law, earning the Adjunct Professor of the Year Award in 2009. He continues to share his knowledge through writing, speaking, and mentoring, bringing the same curiosity and engagement to the classroom that he brings to the mediation room.

Roger has been honored throughout his career for his excellence and integrity, including the Armitage Distinguished Alumni Award from Rutgers University School of Law, awarded annually to one graduate for outstanding achievement in law. He has also been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Martindale-Hubbell, and has been named a Fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Litigation Counsel of America.

Outside of his professional work, Roger is a novelist, podcaster, and avid traveler. He hosts The Fourscore Project, which explores solutions to contemporary social and civic challenges. He and his family have hiked extensively across Scotland, Ireland, and Vietnam, experiences he credits with strengthening his appreciation for perseverance, perspective, and shared purpose. He is also a member of SAG-AFTRA and the author of three novels: Point Dume, Casting Stones, and All Storms Pass.

Roger’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to understanding people, solving problems, and bridging differences. He brings that same commitment to every mediation, helping parties move from conflict toward resolution with confidence and respect.

Experience

Past Member, Federal Mediation Panel, United States District Court, Central District of California
Past Member, State Mediation Panel, Superior Court of California, County of Ventura
Past Judge Pro Tem, State of California
Partner, Clark, Goldberg & Madruga (and its successors) (2001-2017)
Partner, Bienstock & Clark (1992-2001)
Partner, Engstrom Lipscomb and Lack (1989-1993)
Attorney, Engstrom Lipscomb and Lack (1983-1988)
Partner, Law Offices of Roger W. Clark (1982-1983)
Attorney, Rossman Baumberger (1980-1982)
Attorney, Blackwell Walker (1978-1980)
United States Air Force, Honorable Discharge
Visiting Professor, Rutgers Law School (Aviation Law and Trial Moot Court) (2008-2024)
Guest Professor, John Paul II Catholic University Law School, Lublin, Poland (2025)
Instructor, Business Law, Florida International University (1979)
Guest Legal Expert on Aviation, Sirius XM 132 (2014-2025)
Co-Host, Law Business Insider, Syndicated Radio Program (2005-2011)
Host, The Four Score Project podcast (2023-Present)
Disc Jockey, WJSB-WAAZ FM Radio (1975-1982)
Trustee of Viewpoint Educational Foundation, Calabasas, California (2000-2009)
Founder and President, The Iraida Foundation; a public charity committed to the support of children’s homes in Africa (1989-Present)
Chairman, New Majority Foundation (2021-2025)
Chairman, New Majority California, Los Angeles (2014-2016)
Board of Directors, New Majority California (2006-2016)

PODCASTS

Host, The Fourscore Project: Discussion with Peter Wilson, former Governor of California, Leadership and Politics in America; Podcast and Streaming Video Program on YouTube, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, newmajorityfoundation.com.
Host, The Fourscore Project: Discussion with Former Los Angeles District Attorney, Steve Cooley (Part 1), California Public Safety Podcast and Streaming Video Program on YouTube, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram: newmajorityfoundation.com.
Host, The Fourscore Project: Discussion with Derek Lyons, CEO of Restore Integrity and Trust in Elections (“RITE”), Election Integrity Podcast and Streaming Video Program on YouTube, Meta, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: newmajorityfoundation.com.
Host, The Fourscore Project: Discussion with Justin Wallin, CEO of J. Wallin Research (Part 1), Homelessness in California and the United States, Causes and Solutions: Podcast and Streaming Video Program on YouTube, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram: newmajorityfoundation.com.
Host, The Fourscore Project: Discussion with Professor Ken Miller, Rose Professor at the Rose Institute, Claremont McKenna and author of the book Texas v. California: Podcast and Streaming Video Program on YouTube, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram: newmajorityfoundation.com.
Host, The Fourscore Project: Discussion with Jessica Patterson, Chairwoman of California Republican Party, Faith in Democracy: Podcast and Streaming Video Program on YouTube, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, newmajorityfoundation.com.
Host, The Fourscore Project: Discussion with Steve Cooley, Former District Attorney of Los Angeles, Crime and Public Safety (Part 2): Podcast and Streaming Video Program on YouTube, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, newmajorityfoundation.com.
Host, The Fourscore Project: Discussion with Professor Ken Miller, Rose Professor at the Rose Institute, Claremont McKenna and author of the book, Texas v. California (Part 2): Podcast and Streaming Video Program on YouTube, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, newmajorityfoundation.com.
Host, The Fourscore Project: Discussion with Barry McDonald, Professor of Constitutional Law, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, Freedom of Speech on the Internet (Part 1): Podcast and Streaming Video Program on YouTube, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, newmajorityfoundation.com.

Professional Achievements and Memberships

Armitage Distinguished Alumni Award, Rutgers Law School, New Jersey (2012)
Fellow, American Bar Foundation (2018-Present)
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, National Trial Lawyers Honorary Society (2009-Present)
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell (“AV” ranking) (1986-Present)
Super Lawyer, Law and Politics Magazine (2006-Present)
Fellow, Lawyers of Distinction (2019)
Top Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine (2012)
Attorney of the Year, Top 100 Registry (2020)
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist and Board Certified in Civil Pretrial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy (1997-Present, 2012-2022)
Board of Examiners, National Board of Trial Advocacy (1999)
Trustee Emeritus of Viewpoint Educational Foundation, Calabasas, California (2009-Present)
Adjunct Professor of the Year, Rutgers Law School (2009)
Peter Perlman Service Award, Litigation Counsel of America (2013)
Member, Florida Bar (1978-Present)
Member, California Bar (1983-Present)
Admitted, Federal District Courts (Florida, California) (1979-Present, 1984-Present)
Admitted, 9th and 11th United States Courts of Appeals (1980, 1984)
Member, SAG-AFTRA
Speaker: Beverly Hills Bar Association; Renaissance Symposium at the Harvard Club, CEB (Advanced Negotiation and Settlement Techniques), Embry Riddle Air Law Symposium, SMU Air Law Symposium, American Conference Institute, CEO Effectiveness Group, Forbes Radio Channel: America’s Best Lawyers, and KTLK Radio: Meet America’s Best Lawyers.
Published Articles: Issues in Aviation Law and Policy Journal, DePaul University, The Complete Preemption Removal Doctrine and the Montreal Convention are in an Uncomfortable Pas de Deux (Volume 23, Autumn 2023); Issues in Aviation Law and Policy Journal, DePaul University, Should Airlines Be Legally Required To “Care” For Stranded Passengers? (Volume 22, Spring 2023); Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journal, Fear of Flying: A New Legal Frontier (November 15, 2024); Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journal, The Role of the NTSB in Aircraft Accident Litigation (February 24, 2025) Law360, Would Biden Airline Service Order Raise “Major Questions”? (July 6, 2023); Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine; SMU Journal of Air Law and Commerce.

Case Studies

“We have had the privilege and honor of using Roger Clark as a mediator and highly recommend his services. His vast knowledge, experience, preparedness and professional temperament are noteworthy and were critical in getting a complex international law related matter resolved. Thank you, Roger, we look forward to using you again in the future.” – Stuart Fraenkel

“Roger Clark resolved a very difficult case with complex issues. He was focused, engaged, well-prepared and knew exactly what to do to close the gap. I was very impressed and recommend him on any big case.” – Augusto Focil

“Our legal team and myself would like to express our gratitude to you for your professional skills. As a mediator, you manifested a great deal of patience, integrity, and professionalism with dedication to help both adverse parties to reach a fair and reasonable resolution. Your thoughtful mediator’s proposal brought a difficult and highly disputable case to a resolution after two separate mediations and three follow-up Zoom meetings with our client and myself. We would not hesitate to recommend you to our colleagues.” – Mark Aprahamian

“I have mediated cases with Mr. Clark and he is knowledgeable, patient, intently listens to both sides and works tirelessly to help achieve a reasonable resolution. He has the gift of bridging the gap and getting both sides to see the strengths and weaknesses of their respective case. I would highly recommend Roger as a mediator.” – Tina Mangarpan