O’Melveny Worldwide

Gavin R. Barrett

Associate

Areas of Focus
Areas of Focus

Gavin R. Barrett is a corporate associate in O’Melveny’s New York office. He advises clients on a broad range of matters including general bankruptcy and restructurings cases, Chapter 11 Reorganization, and ’34 Act Counseling.

Gavin actively contributes to the firm’s pro bono practice related to artificial intelligence.

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • New York

Education

  • Duke University, J.D.: magna cum laude; Editorial Board, Duke Law Journal
  • University of Oregon, B.S., Political Science

Honors & Awards

  • American Association of Law Libraries, Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition Runner-up for “The History of Firearm Bankruptcy Exemptions.”

Professional Activities

Legal Internships

  • Duke Center for Firearms Law

Author

  • “The Supreme Court’s Missed Opportunity on the Second Amendment,” The Hill (June 30, 2024)
  • “Rahimi Amicus Roundup,” Duke Center for Firearms Law Second Thoughts Blog (Nov. 6, 2023)

Co-Author

  • “SCOTUS Update: Rahimi Amicus Brief Summary,” Duke Center for Firearms Law Second Thoughts Blog (June 14, 2023)

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