Kristen Clarke is an American attorney and civil rights advocate. She currently serves as the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Clarke has a strong background in law and has worked on various issues related to civil rights, including voting rights and discrimination. Before her role in the Justice Department, Clarke was the president and executive director of the National Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. She has also held positions at the U.S. Department of Justice and the New York City Law Department, focusing on promoting equality and justice in the legal system.