Clark Ervin

Clark Kent Ervin is a member of Patton Boggs’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, helping corporate clients under investigation, or facing the prospect of investigation, by federal Offices of Inspector General, to craft, coordinate and implement strategic defenses. An integral member of the firm’s Homeland Security, Defense, and Technology Transfer practice, as well as its International practice, Mr. Ervin also provides invaluable counsel to clients on issues of national security and foreign policy. Having served as inspector general for three federal agencies during the administration of President George W. Bush, Mr. Ervin brings extensive experience and notable expertise to the firm’s Government Investigations specialty practice. From 2003-2004, he served as the very first inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and from 2001-2002, as the inspector general of the Department of State and, simultaneously, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), the global media arm of the United States government.