Colleen Barney
Managing Partner

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Mr. Colleen Barney is a young professional, philanthropist, and athlete. She currently serves as the Managing Partner of Albrecht & Barney, a legal firm based in Irvine California. At Albrecht & Barney, Ms. Barney works for high net worth individuals and business owners providing them with advanced estate and gift tax planning. Barney became a partner after 3 years of practice at the firm, and has been the largest business originator for the past 4 years. Barney was also the youngest certified specialist in California Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law at the time she received the designation. Colleen Barney doesn't just work hard when it comes to her career; she is also heavily involved in her community, and finds it very important to donate to charitable causes. Ms. Barney donates to the University of Michigan and the American Cancer Society. Donating money, however, isn't the only thing that Barney finds important, as she himself is also very much involved in community service. Colleen has worked to collect and deliver supplies to the Poli Village School in Tanzania, and worked on the Board of Human Options. Barney received her B.S. in History and Philosophy from Central Michigan University, graduating magna cum laude with a 3.9 GPA. Not to mention that Barney accomplished this all while working full-time after having broken her back her freshman year of college. She went on to receive her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, and finally received her Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of San Diego Law School. Alongside her budding career community service, Colleen also trains and competes in Masters Track where she shines in the 100M and 200M events.

University / College: Central Michigan University Field(s) of Study: History, Philosophy Degree: Bachelor Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI Started: 01 1986 Finished: 08 1990 Clubs / Activities / Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Dean's List Awards / Notable Achievements: 3.9 GPA, Magna Cum Laude Additional Information: Worked full-time while pursuing my degree after having broken my back my freshman year of college at Arizona State University

University / College: University of Michigan Law School Field(s) of Study: Law Degree: Juris Doctor Location: Ann Arbor, MI Started: 08 1990 Finished: 05 1993 Clubs / Activities / Societies: Intellectual Property Students Association - VicePresidence; Sports Law Society - President; Student Senate - VicePresident; Graduate Student Liason for the Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athletics Awards / Notable Achievements: Irving Stenn Award; 3.0+ GPA Additional Information: Worked full-time while obtaining my degree

University / College: University of San Diego Law School Field(s) of Study: Law Degree: Masters of Laws in Taxation Location: San Diego, CA Started: 08 1993 Finished: 08 1994

Company Name: Albrecht & Barney Your Title: Managing Partner Industry: Legal Services Location: Irvine, CA Started: 08 1993 Finished: Description: Advanced Estate and Gift Tax Plannng for High Net Worth Individuals and Business Owners Responsibilities: I am responsible for day to day management of the law firm in addition to developing clients and meeting and working for clients with respect to their estate plans Notable Achievements: Partner after only 3 years of practice - January 1997; Managing Partner - January 2008; Largest Business originator for past 4 years; youngest certified specialist in California in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law - 2005.