L. Clark Dougherty serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Eaton Corporation plc, a global leader in intelligent power management solutions. In this capacity, he leads the company's worldwide legal organization, overseeing corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation. Dougherty provides strategic counsel to Eaton's senior leadership and board of directors, ensuring alignment between legal strategies and the company's growth objectives in diverse markets. Dougherty joined Eaton in 2014 following the company's $13 billion acquisition of Cooper Industries, where he had been Senior Vice President and General Counsel since 2005. At Cooper, he managed global legal operations, navigated complex international transactions, and spearheaded compliance initiatives during a period of significant expansion. Earlier in his career, Dougherty was a partner at Baker Botts L.L.P., specializing in mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and corporate finance, representing major clients in energy and industrial sectors. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. and the University of Houston Law Center with a J.D., Dougherty has earned recognition for his contributions to corporate legal excellence, including guiding Eaton through high-stakes regulatory challenges and fostering a robust ethics and compliance culture that supports sustainable business practices.