Michael C. Barnes, JD

Michael C. Barnes, JD

Keynote Speaker: Advisor & Advocate Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis and Treatment Access

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Michael C. Barnes, JD Biography

Michael C. Barnes, Esq., works daily on some of the top policy issues in the U.S., including the fentanyl crisis, health care access, justice reform, and privacy. As Managing Attorney at Sequel Health Law, Mr. Barnes advises industry, professionals, and not-for-profit organizations on matters involving opioids, cannabinoids, access to treatment, insurance coverage and payment, parity, health information exchange, digital health, correctional health care, and recovery friendly workplaces, among other topics.

Barnes is also Chairman of the Center for U.S. Policy, a not-for-profit organization advancing solutions to substance use disorder and the drug poisoning crisis. He is a member of the advisory board for the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, the board of directors for the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association, and the editorial board for the Journal of Opioid Management. In addition to his advisory and advocacy work, Mr. Barnes co-founded and successfully exited a private residential substance use disorder treatment program.

Barnes’s research and analysis have been published in more than 15 legal, policy, and medical journals. He has provided legal, political, and issue analysis for national news networks, including CNBC, CNN, FOX Business, FOX News, and MSNBC.

Barnes previously served as confidential counsel in the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Prior to entering the legal profession, Mr. Barnes worked on political and issue campaigns, and was an editor at a digital national political news organization.

Barnes obtained his Juris Doctor degree from George Mason University School of Law. He earned a master’s degree in international economic policy from La Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he lived and studied as a Rotary Foundation International Ambassadorial Scholar. He received his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude from Flagler College.

Barnes is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and Virginia.

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Michael C. Barnes, JD Speaking Topics

Fentanyl Crisis: How You (Yes, You) Can Help Save Lives

Opioid Litigation Proceeds: Roads or Recovery?

Treat and Street: How We Are Still Failing Overdose Survivors and What We Must Do Better

The Bottom Line on Recovery Friendly Workplaces

Change is Law: A Federal Drug Policy Update

Michael C. Barnes, JD Videos

Pain Patients, Policymakers, and the Future - YouTube

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Michael C. Barnes, JD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Law, Government, Healthcare, Addiction & Recovery and Political.

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Michael C. Barnes, JD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Law, Government and Healthcare. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael C. Barnes, JD for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Michael C. Barnes, JD generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Buccino, Glen Tullman and Candy Finnigan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael C. Barnes, JD for an upcoming event.

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Michael C. Barnes, JD Speaking Topics

  • Fentanyl Crisis: How You (Yes, You) Can Help Save Lives

  • Opioid Litigation Proceeds: Roads or Recovery?

  • Treat and Street: How We Are Still Failing Overdose Survivors and What We Must Do Better

  • The Bottom Line on Recovery Friendly Workplaces

  • Change is Law: A Federal Drug Policy Update

Michael C. Barnes, JD Videos

Pain Patients, Policymakers, and the Future - YouTube
  • How do I book Michael C. Barnes, JD to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michael C. Barnes, JD for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Michael C. Barnes, JD, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Michael C. Barnes, JD or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Michael C. Barnes, JD for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Michael C. Barnes, JD, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michael C. Barnes, JD are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael C. Barnes, JD, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Michael C. Barnes, JD speak about?

    Michael C. Barnes, JD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Law, Government, Healthcare, Addiction & Recovery and Political.
  • Where does Michael C. Barnes, JD travel from?

    Michael C. Barnes, JD generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Michael C. Barnes, JD?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael C. Barnes, JD for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michael C. Barnes, JD for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michael C. Barnes, JD or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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