Biography
Biography Jamie Barnett Retired Navy Rear Admiral Jamie Barnett is an Adjunct Professor for the University of Mississippi’s Center for Intelligence and Security Studies, teaching national security and leadership courses.
A surface warfare officer, he served 32 years in the United States Navy and Navy Reserve, rising to the rank of Rear Admiral and serving as Deputy Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command during the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
After retiring from the Navy, Admiral Barnett served as the Chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
After leaving government service, he became the Chair of the Telecommunications Group of a Washington, DC-based law firm Venable, LLP, and he was named a Top Lawyer in DC for Cybersecurity by Washingtonian Magazine for 2015.
He is a Fellow and former President of the American College of National Security Leaders. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi, where he was elected President of the Associated Student Body, was named to the Hall of Fame, and received his Navy commission.
He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi, where he was named the Dean Parham Williams Outstanding Student and Chairman of the Moot Court Board.
Education
J.D. , University of Mississippi (1984)
B.A. Political Science, University of Mississippi (1976)
J.D. , University of Mississippi School of Law
Bachelor's Political Science, University of Mississippi