Justen Barks

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner at Barks PLLC | Entertainment & IP Law

  • Education

    • Northview high school

      2002 - 2004
    • Wayzata high school

      2000 - 2002
    • Belmont university

      2004 - 2008
      Bba music & entertainment industry mgmt

      Activities and Societies: Copyright Society, SGA/Class Council (04-06), Belmont East, Service Corps, Motivational Organization of Belmont

    • University of houston law center

      2010 - 2013
      Doctor of jurisprudence law

      Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta, Houston Intellectual Property Law Association, Intellectual Property Student Organization, Sports and Entertainment Law Organization, Interscholastic Mock Trial, Interscholastic Moot Court, Journal of Consumer and Commercial Law, The Advocates, Hippard Open Mock Trial Competition, John Black Moot Court Competition Intellectual Property Student Organization - VP Mentorship 2011-2012Phi Alpha Delta - Vice Justice 2011 - 2013Sports and Entertainment Law Organization - President 2011-2012Journal of Consumer and Commercial Law - Chief Managing EditorInterscholastic Mock TrialABA Labor and Employment - Boston 2011NETC Ethics - Sacramento 2012American Ass'n for Justice Mock Trial Competition - Houston 2013, Regional Semi FinalistInterscholastic Moot CourtINTA Saul… Show more Intellectual Property Student Organization - VP Mentorship 2011-2012Phi Alpha Delta - Vice Justice 2011 - 2013Sports and Entertainment Law Organization - President 2011-2012Journal of Consumer and Commercial Law - Chief Managing EditorInterscholastic Mock TrialABA Labor and Employment - Boston 2011NETC Ethics - Sacramento 2012American Ass'n for Justice Mock Trial Competition - Houston 2013, Regional Semi FinalistInterscholastic Moot CourtINTA Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Competition - Oralist, Atlanta 2012Mack Kidd Administrative Law Competition - Oralist, Austin 2012INTA Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Competition - Brief Writer, Atlanta 2013 Hippard Open Intrascholastic Mock Trial Competition2011 - Quarter Finalist2012 - ChampionJohn Black Intrascholastic Moot Court Competition2011 - Semi Finalist Show less

  • Experience

    • A&m/octone records

      Aug 2007 - Dec 2007
      Intern
    • Sommet group

      Oct 2008 - Jan 2010
      Marketing manager
    • Museum of fine arts, houston

      Jun 2011 - Jan 2012
      Legal intern
    • Craft chu pllc

      Feb 2012 - Jun 2015
      • Of Counsel

        Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
      • Associate

        Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
      • Law Clerk

        Feb 2012 - Nov 2013
    • University of houston law center

      Aug 2014 - now

      Course: Entertainment Law Course: Entertainment Law

      • Director, Entertainment Law Clinic

        Oct 2021 - now
      • Adjunct Faculty

        Jul 2015 - Dec 2023
      • Assistant Adjunct Professor of Law

        Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
    • Alonso pllc

      Jul 2015 - Nov 2017
      Associate
    • The vethan law firm, p.c.

      Dec 2017 - Nov 2018
      Associate
    • Beard & barks pllc

      Dec 2018 - Dec 2023
      Partner
    • Barks pllc

      Jan 2024 - now
      Owner

      Entertainment & IP Law

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Attorney

      State bar of texas
      Nov 2013
    • Attorney

      State bar of california
      Oct 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Justen Barks
      Order of the Barristers University of Houston Law Center Apr 2013 The Order of Barristers is a United States national honor society whose purpose is the encouragement of oral advocacy and brief writing skills through effective law school oral advocacy programs. The Order of Barristers seeks to improve these programs through interscholastic sharing of ideas, information, and resources. The Order also provides national recognition for individuals who have excelled in advocacy and service at their respective schools.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney

      Issued by Houston Volunteer Lawyers on Nov 2013
      Houston Volunteer LawyersAssociated with Justen Barks
    • Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney

      Issued by Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts on Jan 2014
      Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the ArtsAssociated with Justen Barks