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STEPHEN G. BARNES
Tel. (China) 1326 9010 705
Email: barneschina@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Oregon School of Law,
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A. (5/1997).
Master of Business Administration, The George Washington
University, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. (5/1986).
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Brigham Young University,
Provo, Utah, U.S.A. (5/1982). Major: Political Science.
Significant coursework in French and Swedish language studies.
PROFESSIONAL
Director of China Programs, Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
Dickinson School of Law; Beijing; State College, Pennsylvania
(5/2012 – Present). Assist the dean and international programs
director in promoting programs and exchanges between PSU and
universities in China.
Visiting Professor of Law, China University of Political Science
and Law, Beijing, China (2/2008 – Present). Teach U.S.
Constitutional Law, U.S. Administrative Law, International Law,
Legal Research and Writing. Provide research and editing support
for the Institute of Evidence and Forensic Science.
Visiting Professor of Law, Beijing Foreign Studies University
Law School, Beijing, China (2/2012- Present). Teach American
Law and Culture, Critical Thinking and Writing, Writing and
Legal Research.
Adjunct Professor of Law, Ocean University (9/2011 – Present).
Teach International Environmental Law, Writing and Legal
Research.
Visiting Professor, Peking University (9/2009 – 1/2010). Taught
Critical Thinking and Writing course (pilot) to Yuanpei College
[Honors College] students. The course was built around
environmental studies (literature, law, and politics).
Philanthropy Director, Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide
(www.elaw.org), Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A. (11/2006 – 2/2008).
Raised private funds to support an environmental NGO that
provides legal and scientific tools to more than 300 environmental
lawyers and scientists in 70 countries. Also, developed projects
with Chinese partners in Chinese universities.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
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Visiting Professor of Law, Harbin Institute of Technology (H.I.T.)
School of Law, Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, China (2/20052007). Responsibilities included: instruction (Legal English
Conversation and Writing, Overview of American Law, Contracts,
International Business Transactions, Introduction to International
Law); curriculum design and review; research; conference
planning; and organizing Summer Program.
Advisor, The Apollo Alliance (n.k.a. BlueGreen Alliance) (1/200712/2007). Assisted principals in linking businesses to
environmental advocacy groups to develop coalitions for greater
energy independence and green solutions.
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Stephen G. Barnes/Patrick J.
Kouba, Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A. (9/1997-12/2005). Practice areas:
Business formation, trademarks, insurance defense litigation, estate
planning, and personal injury.
Teacher and Interim Principal, Windward Preparatory School,
Kailua, Hawaii, U.S.A. (8/1992 – 12/1993). Taught U.S.
History, Literature, and French. Developed and implemented
merger plan with Le Jardin Academy.
Buyer, Liberty House of Hawaii (n.k.a. “Macy’s”), Honolulu,
Hawaii, U.S.A. (7/1991- 8/1992). Responsible for purchasing
home furnishings products for 12-store chain.
Buyer, May Department Stores, Inc. (n.k.a. “Macy’s”), Arlington,
Virginia, U.S.A. (5/1987- 7/1991). Responsible for purchasing
porcelain dinnerware and gifts for Hecht’s, a 35-store chain in
Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
RECENT
PUBLICATIONS
Protecting Your Client by Anticipating a Dispute:
Incorporating an Arbitration Clause in the Commercial Contract,
Heilongjiang Bar Association Symposium, June 18, 2012.
Opportunities and Challenges for Heilongjiang Lawyers to Meet
U.S.A. (Foreign) Client Demands, Heilongjiang Bar Association
Symposium, June 2010.
Teaching Environmental Law: Learning about Simplicity and
Harmony, Xin Jiaolu (October 2009). Article appeared in
publication in advance of Obama’s state visit to China.
Foreign Direct Investment Considerations for the Chinese Investor
in the United States, Heilongjiang Bar Association Symposium for
the Legal Protection of Investment, June 2009.
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Ten Tips for the Chinese Investor Contemplating Investments in
the United States, Heilongjiang Bar Association Symposium for
Foreign Investment Opportunities, June 2008.
Despite Grief, China Cannot Wait to Embrace Athletes, China
News Daily (July 15, 2008).
ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Oregon State Bar Association (#972077).
LANGUAGES
French, Swedish. Elementary Chinese. Limited German, Russian.
VOLUNTEER
Have served as chairperson, board member, advisor, and advocate
for national, state, and local campaigns and organizations related to
the environment, education, youth causes, and crime victims.
PERSONAL
Interests include: Chinese culture, running, cycling, backpacking,
tennis, and skiing.