Kurt Barker

Kurt Barker is an experienced legal professional and board member currently serving as a Board Member at Saving Grace Imagine Life Without Violence since December 2023 and as a Partner at Best Best & Krieger LLP since January 2022. With a strong commitment to community service, Kurt has held various leadership roles, including Emeritus Director at Volunteers In Medicine Clinic of the Cascades and a member of the Board of Directors at Central Oregon Employers Council and Central Oregon SHRM, where responsibilities included Legislative Affairs Coordinator and President of the Board. Kurt's legal career spans over two decades, with significant experience as an Employment Attorney at Stoel Rives LLP and Karnopp Petersen LLP, specializing in employment law, intellectual property, and litigation. Academic credentials include a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a BA in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Oregon.