Catherine Cloud Barre

Catherine Cloud Barre has an extensive work experience history. Catherine Cloud started their career at Arthur Andersen & Co. in 1991 and worked there as a Senior Associate in Audit, Tax, and Real Estate until 1994. Catherine Cloud then rejoined the company in 1995 and held the same position for a brief period. After that, they served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Catherine C. Blake at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland from 1998 to 1999. In 1999, they worked as an Associate Attorney at Covington & Burling LLP until 2001. From 2002 to 2005, Catherine was an Associate Counsel at the Investment Company Institute. Catherine Cloud then transitioned to the United States Senate where they served as Tax Counsel for the Committee on Finance from 2005 to 2007. Following this, they joined Legg Mason in 2007 and held various roles, including Director, Associate General Counsel, and Tax Counsel to the Funds until 2011. From 2011 to 2014, Catherine worked as a Senior Advisor at the US Department of Treasury-IRS. In 2015, they joined NAREIT as a Senior Vice President, Policy & Politics and held the position until 2019. During their time at NAREIT, they also served as EVP Policy and Politics, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. In 2019, Catherine became a Board Member, Secretary, and Treasurer at NAREIT Foundation.

Catherine Cloud Barre completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics, with a focus on Finance and Accounting, at The Wharton School from 1987 to 1991. Following this, they pursued their Doctor of Law (JD) degree at the University of Virginia School of Law from 1995 to 1998.

In addition to their formal education, Catherine has obtained various certifications. Catherine Cloud completed the Women in Mutual Fund Board Readiness Program in 2022, offered by KPMG. Moreover, they are a Certified Public Accountant, as certified by the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA). However, the specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.