Jabari Barner

Jabari Barner is an adjunct faculty member at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and currently serves as an Assistant County Attorney at Hennepin County Attorney's Office. He holds a JD from the University of St. Thomas School of Law (2014), an MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota, and a BA in Psychology from Morehouse College. His professional journey includes roles as an academic advisor at the University of Minnesota and work with juvenile offenders in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, which influenced his transition to law. Barner teaches the Mentor Externship course, integrating fieldwork with legal profession competencies.

• Education:
• JD, University of St. Thomas School of Law (2014)
• MA in Counseling Psychology, University of Minnesota
• BA in Psychology, Morehouse College

His professional focus centers on criminal law, juvenile justice advocacy, and mentorship in legal practice. Barner resides in Roseville, Minnesota, with his son, prioritizing community engagement and family activities like sports and travel.