Brianna Barnes has a diverse background in legal and compliance roles. Brianna currently works as the Director of Contracts and Compliance at The Port of Virginia, where they are responsible for negotiating and drafting various agreements. In this role, they provide advice and consultation on business, legal, compliance, quality, and regulatory issues. Prior to their current position, Brianna worked as an Associate Attorney at Willcox & Savage, P.C., specializing in civil litigation with a focus on products and premises liability defense. Their responsibilities included drafting settlement and non-disclosure agreements, arguing dispositive motions, and negotiating settlements. Brianna also has experience as a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Justice Center, a Regulatory Advocacy Legal Intern at Credit Union National Association, and a Summer Honors Legal Intern at the United States Department of Treasury. Brianna's work experience demonstrates their expertise in legal research, writing, negotiation, and providing legal analysis and advice.
Brianna Barnes attended Virginia Tech from 2008 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Political Science, Sociology, and Pre-Law. After completing their undergraduate studies, they went on to attend the American University Washington College of Law from 2011 to 2014, where they obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
In terms of certifications, Brianna obtained their Bar Admission from the Virginia State Bar in November 2014. Additionally, they hold an Environmental Sustainability Certification from Virginia Wesleyan University and a U.S. Sailing Keelboat Certification from U.S. Sailing. The specific months and years when they obtained these certifications were not specified.
May, 2021 - present