Affinity Gaming Names Barnett Vice President

Attorney Erin Barnett has been hired by Affinity Gaming in Las Vegas as vice president and deputy general counsel. Barnett most recently worked as an attorney with the McDonald Carano Wilson law firm in Las Vegas, and also was an associate general counsel at the Greenspun Corporation and an associate at Marquis Aurbach Coffing.

The diversified gaming company Affinity Gaming recently named Erin Barnett vice president and deputy general counsel, where she will be responsible for all legal and contractual matters. Barnett offers significant experience in corporate and transactional activities, including a wide array of contract negotiations.

Most recently Barnett worked as an attorney with the McDonald Carano Wilson law firm in Las Vegas. Prior to that, she served as the associate general counsel for the Greenspun Corporation in Henderson and as an associate in the transactional department of Las Vegas law firm Marquis Aurbach Coffing.

Barnett, a native of Canada, earned her bachelor’s degree from Dalhousie University and bachelor of laws from Dalhousie Law School in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Affinity Gaming Chief Executive Officer Michael Silbering said, “I’m pleased to welcome Erin to the Affinity Gaming team. She’s an outstanding addition as she brings extensive and valuable legal expertise, along with an excellent track record.”