About Attorney Vanessa Clark

 “I help people navigate difficult times in their lives, whether they’ve been injured in an accident, lost a loved one, or wish to plan for the unexpected, I offer peace of mind while helping protect what matters most – family, health, and wealth.“  

- Attorney Vanessa Clark 

A native Spanish speaker, attorney Vanessa Cotto Clark was born with a passion for helping others and a conviction to fight for justice. Mrs. Clark has demonstrated a rigorous work ethic, exceptional leadership skills, and an ability to motivate and mentor others. 

While in law school, Mrs. Clark was the recipient of a scholarship from the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida and active with the Moot Court Honors Board. She was also a Certified Legal Intern with the Barry Law School University Children and Families Clinic.

After law school, Mrs. Clark dedicated herself to fighting for consumer rights. She represented clients in both personal injury and mass tort litigation actions, where she represented numerous clients in cases filed in both state and federal court. Mrs. Clark also spent five years working at the American Association for Justice, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the civil justice system.   

For leisure, Ms. Clark is an avid traveler, self-described Disney geek, Crypto enthusiast, and half-marathon finisher. She splits her time between Orlando, FL and Louisville, KY with her husband.   

Bar Admissions 

• Florida
• Middle District of Florida

Education 

• University of Central Florida, Bachelor’s of Science, 2007
• University of Central Florida, Masters of Science, 2009
• Barry University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2011

Professional Associations and Memberships 

• Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida, 
  • Board of Directors, 2013-2017, 2021
• Hispanic National Bar Association
• Florida Bar 
  • Committee Member: Consumer Protection Committee 
• American Bar Association 
• Orange County Bar  Association 

Honors and Awards 

• Latina Leadership Academy, Hispanic National Bar Association, 2021
• Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2016
• Leadership Academy, American Association for Justice, 2015
• Scholarship Recipient, American Bar Association YLD’s Minorities in the Profession, 2013
• Board Member of the Year, Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida, 2013
• Scholarship Recipient, Hispanic Bar Association Of Central Florida, 2011 

Speaking Engagements 

• “Mediation and Settlements” – Florida Justice Association November 2014 New Lawyer Boot Camp Series
• “Trial” – Florida Justice Association November 2014 New Lawyer Boot Camp Series
• "Representing Minority Lawyers" - AAJ Winter Convention, 2016 

Publications 

• ABA Law Practice Today, December 2013, “The Effects of Mentoring on the Duty to Supervise”
• 2016, AAJ Trial Book Review 

Volunteer 

• Guardian Ad Litem, Orange County Bar Association
• Mid-Florida Community Legal Services