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Clarence  A.  Wilbon
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Memphis
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Education
University of Louisville - J.D., 2000
Arkansas State University - B.A., 1996

Bar Admissions
Tennessee, 2004
Kentucky, 2000

Memberships
Memphis Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association (Member, Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors)
Kentucky Bar Association
American Bar Association (Co-chair, Banking and Lender Liability Litigation Subcommittee)

Honors & Distinctions
Tennessee Bar Association’s Law Leadership, Class of 2008
Memphis Bar Association Leadership Forum, Class of 2006
Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Louisville, 2002-2003
Member, Journal of Law and Education



Clarence’s practice focuses on representing national clients, and financial institutions in commercial cases and employment disputes.

Commercial and Banking: Clarence has represented numerous financial institutions and major companies in various state and federal trial and appellate courts in a variety of disputes, including issues relating to lender liability, loan practices, breach of contract and fiduciary duty, and fraud and misrepresentation. Clarence also is experienced in litigating cases involving claims of defamation and tortious interference with business relationships, infringement of rights, violations of and enforcement of non-compete agreements, and harassment and discrimination.

Representative Matters include:
  • Obtained trial judgment in favor of a major clinical staffing company against numerous former employees and a primary competitor for breach of contract, inducement of breach of contract and tortious interference with contractual relationships.
  • Dismissal of multi-million dollar claims asserted against a national banking institution for alleged breach of contract, fraud and gross negligence.
  • Representation of a media conglomerate in a civil action involving claims of defamation, intentional interference with business relationships and outrageous conduct.
  • Representation of a Canadian manufacturer in a dispute involving claims of breach of contract, interference with business relations and theft of proprietary information.
  • Representation of a tobacco company in a labor and employment matter involving more than 20 plaintiffs.
  • Representation of a large restaurant and entertainment corporation in a sexual harassment action involving multiple plaintiffs.
  • Representation of a national banking institution in a class action filed by shareholders seeking to block merger with another financial institution.
  • Representation of a national financial services provider in a series of cases arising from the sale of allegedly unsuitable investment products and violation of various statutory and common laws.

Clarence serves on the firm's Law School Hiring and Diversity Committees.