Early Life and Education
Barrett was born in Buffalo, New York and raised in South Bend, Indiana the son of a Notre Dame law professor. Barrett earned a B.A. Degree in English from the University of Notre Dame and a J.D. Degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. He attended both schools on academic scholarships and graduated from both with Honors. While attending Georgetown, Barrett served an Editor of the Law Review.
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