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Brigit Simms Barnes is a distinguished attorney based in Loomis, California, specializing in employment law with a wealth of experience stemming from a decade in the real estate and title insurance sectors. Before embarking on her legal career, Brigit honed her skills from 1975 to 1985 in various roles at prominent title insurance companies, including Transamerica, Ticor, Pioneer, and Empire Title. Her diverse positions ranged from Residential and Commercial Escrow Officer to Manager of the Subdivision Department and County Escrow Auditor, providing her with a robust foundation in the intricacies of property and title matters. Brigit earned her Bachelor of Science cum laude in Political Science from the University of Santa Clara in 1973, followed by her Juris Doctor with distinction from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento in 1985. During her time at McGeorge, she garnered numerous accolades, including the American Jurisprudence Awards and the Corpus Juris Secundum Award for her significant contributions to legal scholarship. Her commitment to the field was recognized in 1996 when she was named "Member of the Year" by the Sacramento Chapter of Commercial Women in Real Estate (CREW Sacramento) for her dedication to education and mentoring within the commercial real estate community. In her practice, Brigit expertly advises clients on liability avoidance, land use, entitlement, and property rights issues. She is also a sought-after speaker and educator, conducting seminars and publishing insightful materials for title insurance professionals, real estate brokers, and developers. Notably, she has developed a comprehensive three-hour seminar focusing on land use and environmental issues, addressing the impacts of inclusionary housing on contemporary development projects. Brigit's thought leadership extends to her contributions to industry publications, including Comstocks' Magazine and Northern Builder's Magazine, where she addresses critical topics such as environmental restrictions and wetlands policy. She has also played a vital role in shaping California's regulatory landscape by serving on Governor Wilson's Wetlands Consensus and assisting in drafting legislation pertaining to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). Outside of her professional endeavors, Brigit is a dedicated family woman, married to Jerry Barnes, with whom she shares two adult children and seven grandchildren. Her multifaceted expertise and unwavering commitment to her clients make her a formidable presence in the field of employment law and beyond.

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