Caitlin Barr
About Caitlin Barr
Caitlin Barr is the Senior Corporate Counsel at BeiGene with extensive experience in corporate law and compliance across multiple stock exchanges.
Current Role
Caitlin Barr serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at BeiGene. In her role, she is involved in providing legal counsel on corporate matters and ensuring compliance with various regulatory standards. Her efforts are aligned with structuring pragmatic and practical business solutions that cater to the company’s needs in a highly regulated environment. Caitlin’s expertise extends across multiple stock exchanges including NYSE, NASDAQ, HKEX, and SSE.
Previous Experience at Liberty Energy
Prior to her current role, Caitlin Barr was part of Liberty Energy. She initially joined as Corporate Counsel in 2018, serving in the role for four years before being promoted to Assistant General Counsel in 2022. During her time at Liberty Energy, she contributed to corporate legal matters, assisting in compliance and regulatory issues. Her tenure was marked by significant legal advisory responsibilities, which helped the company navigate complex legal landscapes.
Early Career at Law Firms
Caitlin Barr began her career in corporate law with experience at prominent law firms. She worked as a Corporate Associate at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, Illinois, from 2013 to 2015. Following this, she joined Perkins Coie LLP as a Corporate & Securities Associate in Denver, Colorado, where she worked from 2015 to 2018. In these roles, Caitlin dealt with corporate and securities law, gaining valuable insight into complex legal frameworks.
Education
Caitlin Barr holds a J.D. & LL.M. in International and Comparative Law from Duke University School of Law, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. Before that, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of Michigan, earning a B.A. in Sociology & Philosophy between 2006 and 2010. Her academic background provided her with a comprehensive understanding of both legal principles and social sciences, equipping her for a diverse career in corporate law.
Additional Skills and Interests
Outside her professional career, Caitlin Barr is a licensed private pilot (ASEL) and a B licensed skydiver. She is also an endurance sports enthusiast. These interests reflect her dynamic personality and commitment to challenging and high-intensity activities. These skills and interests complement her professional life by showcasing her ability to handle pressure and her dedication to achieving goals in various arenas.