Courtney Barber is a nationally recognized sales leader in the structured settlement industry, and a trusted resource for plaintiff attorneys navigating attorney fee structures and settlement planning. As the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Independent Life Insurance Company, she drives national attorney focused initiatives, helping lawyers leverage innovative financial strategies.

With extensive experience in high performance sales and marketing, Courtney has played a central role in the growth and adoption of Independent Life’s innovative annuity products. Her credibility with attorneys comes from a unique combination of practical insight and an entrepreneurial background, with a commitment to building smarter, more sustainable outcomes for both clients and firms.

Courtney is also the creator and host of Settlement Nation, one of the industry’s most downloaded and award-nominated podcasts. Featuring high-profile guests, her show has become the platform for trial lawyers and thought leaders, blending litigation strategy with financial innovation. With a background in capital raising and life coaching, she’s equipped to help trial lawyers unlock their potential and achieve peak performance and is a Certified Structured Settlement Consultant (CSSC) and Certified Professional Sales Leader (CPL).