David Barnes
About David Barnes
David Barnes serves as the Senior Vice President and Transactional Liability Practice Lead at CAC Specialty, where he co-leads the Contingent Risk Solutions Team. He has extensive experience in creating tailored insurance solutions for various clients and has held positions at notable institutions including King & Spalding and Miller & Martin PLLC.
Work at CAC Specialty
David Barnes serves as the Senior Vice President and Transactional Liability Practice Lead at CAC Specialty. He has held this position since 2019, focusing on the development of tailored insurance solutions for a wide range of clients, including plaintiffs, defendants, law firms, and M&A participants. In this role, he collaborates closely with senior investment bankers within CAC to monetize litigation assets, addressing both single-matter and portfolio needs as part of the Litigation Risk Group.
Education and Expertise
David Barnes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Environmental Science from The University of the South, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He later attended Vanderbilt University Law School, achieving his Juris Doctor degree from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in transactional liability and litigation risk solutions.
Background
David Barnes has a diverse professional background that includes significant legal and insurance experience. He worked as an Associate at King & Spalding from 2012 to 2015, followed by a role as Senior Associate in Business Litigation at Miller & Martin PLLC from 2015 to 2018. He also served as Vice President in the Financial Services Division at McGriff, Seibels & Williams from 2018 to 2019, specializing in transactional insurance.
Internship Experience
In addition to his roles in the legal and insurance sectors, David Barnes has been an intern at The White House in the Office of Public Liaison since 2005. This long-term internship spans nearly two decades and provides him with unique insights into public policy and governmental operations.