Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner in Public Interest Law
Clarkson Law Firm is a public interest law firm dedicated to curating, cultivating, and championing cases that drive justice for real people. Founded in 2014, our team of experienced trial lawyers, paralegals, and litigation specialists operates with an unwavering belief in the law as a tool for societal balance and the power of collective action. We prioritize integrity, empathy, and audacity, ensuring every case we take on not only seeks compensation but also establishes precedents that protect countless others.Our practice areas span mass actions, including artificial intelligence ethics, sexual assault advocacy, fertility negligence, employment rights, and antitrust litigation. With a focus on transparency and client-centric values, we empower everyday citizens to hold powerful entities accountable, fostering a fairer, more equitable society.
Services
Artificial Intelligence
Sexual Assault
Fertility Negligence
Employment Law
Mass Arbitration
Whistleblowers
Data Privacy
False Advertising
Environmental Sustainability
Mass Torts
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Founded in 2014, our team of experienced trial lawyers has a proven track record in public interest litigation.
- We specialize in mass actions that create systemic change, including AI ethics and sexual assault advocacy.
- Our practice areas are guided by integrity, empathy, and a commitment to societal equity.
- We empower clients through transparent communication and a trauma-informed approach to case management.
- Clarkson Law Firms victories in appellate courts demonstrate our legal expertise and dedication to justice.
Services
Artificial Intelligence
Clarkson Law Firm advocates for responsible AI development, addressing issues like intellectual property theft, healthcare algorithm bias, and labor rights in AI training. We represent clients in class actions against tech giants for unethical practices, ensuring accountability and transparency in AI deployment.
Sexual Assault
Our team provides trauma-informed legal support for sexual assault survivors, focusing on holding institutions accountable. Led by Partner Tracey B. Cowan, we amplify survivor voices to achieve justice and institutional reform in cases involving educational, religious, and corporate entities.
Fertility Negligence
We represent families harmed by fertility clinic errors, such as embryo mishandling. Our practice, led by Tracey B. Cowan, prioritizes client confidentiality while pursuing accountability and systemic changes to ensure safety and transparency in reproductive healthcare.
Employment Law
Clarkson Law Firm fights for fair workplaces through class actions addressing wage theft, discrimination, and harassment. Our victories, like the 2025 Ninth Circuit ruling, set precedents that protect workers rights and challenge corporate misconduct.
Whistleblowers
We protect whistleblowers exposing corporate and governmental misconduct, including antitrust violations and data privacy breaches. Our work ensures truth-tellers receive legal safeguards while driving accountability in sectors like tech and healthcare.
People
Ryan Clarkson Law Firm
Managing Partner
Ryan Clarkson Law Firm founded the firm in 2014 with a vision to use law as a tool for societal equity. He leads high-impact cases, including co-lead counsel roles in AI and healthcare litigation, and advocates for ethical technology deployment.
Tracey B. Cowan
Partner
Tracey Cowan specializes in sexual assault and fertility negligence cases, with nearly a decade of experience securing justice for survivors and families impacted by IVF errors. She emphasizes client dignity and institutional accountability.
Glenn Danas
Partner
Glenn Danas, a California Certified Appellate Specialist, leads appeals that shape legal precedents. His work ensures fair judicial outcomes in complex cases, including employment law and public interest litigation.
Amanda Randall
Trauma Intake Specialist / Paralegal
Amanda Randall supports sexual assault survivors through the legal process, providing compassionate intake and case management to minimize retraumatization while advancing their claims.
Brent A. Robinson
Counsel
Brent A. Robinson focuses on appellate strategy and complex litigation, ensuring cases have robust legal frameworks to achieve favorable outcomes in high-stakes public interest disputes.
Questions
What areas of law does Clarkson specialize in?
Clarkson specializes in public interest litigation, including AI ethics, sexual assault, fertility negligence, employment rights, whistleblowing, and antitrust cases.
How does Clarkson approach client representation?
We use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, prioritizing confidentiality and empowering clients to drive systemic change through their cases.
Has Clarkson won significant legal cases?
Yes, we secured a landmark victory in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for workers' rights in 2025.
Does Clarkson handle cases outside the U.S.?
Our primary focus is U.S.-based litigation, though our impact often extends globally through precedent-setting rulings.
