Kent Barnett

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Kent Harris Barnett is an American legal scholar.

Barnett was born in Kentucky and earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in art history at Centre College (2002) before obtaining his Juris Doctor at the University of Kentucky College of Law (2005). [1] [2] After completing his legal education, Barnett clerked for John M. Rogers, then practiced commercial litigation at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, followed by product liability law at Heygood, Orr & Pearson. [1] [3] Barnett began his teaching career as the first visiting assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Law, then joined the University of Georgia School of Law in 2012, where he became J. Alton Hosch Professor of Law and served as associate dean for academic affairs. [3] [4] In 2024, Barnett was appointed dean of Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law, succeeding full-time dean Lincoln L. Davies and acting dean L. Camille Hébert. [3] [4] His tenure began on August 15, 2024. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Faculty Spotlight: Assistant Professor Kent Barnett". University of Georgia School of Law. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  2. Ackermann, Reilly (June 5, 2024). "Kent Barnett named as Moritz College of Law's new dean". The Lantern. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 "Ohio State appoints new Moritz College of Law dean". Ohio State University. June 4, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 Kapp, Emma (June 4, 2024). "Kent Barnett Named Dean of Moritz College of Law". Moritz College of Law. Retrieved July 2, 2024.