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Michael Barry
President and Dean at South Texas College of Law Houston
Michael Barry is a seasoned strategic leader with a diverse background in law, business, education, and board service.
He is known for his innovative strategies, entrepreneurial mindset, confident leadership, and transformative approach to achieving organizational goals.
With a strong emphasis on building consensus, fostering relationships, and driving team outcomes, Michael excels in clear vision, personal and professional development, collaboration, efficient budget management, and team engagement.
His decision-making is marked by a balance of consideration and decisiveness, focusing on process efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and measurable operations.
He upholds core values such as integrity, service, humility, excellence, intellectual curiosity, respect, and commitment throughout his work.
Michael Barry's educational background includes a J.D. from Yale Law School, a B.A. in English and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia, and an M.A. in Theology from the University of San Francisco.
Throughout his career, he has held key positions such as President and Dean at South Texas College of Law Houston, Assistant Dean & Practitioner in Residence at St. Mary's University School of Law, and Senior Vice President roles at USAA in Enterprise Integration, Business Development, Enterprise Litigation, and Deputy General Counsel.
He has also been an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Richmond, held positions at Capital One and Meyer, Hendricks & Bivens, and served as a Law Clerk for Chief Judge Gerald Bard Tjoflat and Judge Royce C. Lamberth.