Judy Barber
Family Business Consulting
- Since 1987 has assisted family business clients in making sound business, succession and estate planning decisions.
- Founder of Family Money Consultants, San Francisco, CA. Facilitated continuing education for attorneys, accountants and investment advisors, as well as presenting programs for their high net worth clients
- Family Firm Institute: Presented workshops at annual conferences and inaugurated as FFI "Fellow" in 2001.
Education and Training
- B.A., American Studies, Colorado Women's College, 1968
- M.A., Clinical Psychology (with specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling), Lone Mountain College, University of San Francisco, 1977
- Ongoing advanced training in conflict resolution through Center for Mediation in Law, Mill Valley, CA
Other Experience
- American Bar Association: Founding member of the Psychological and Emotional Issues of Estate Planning Committee, Probate and Law Section, 2004 to present
- Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Business, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, 2005 to 2007
- Board of Trustees, Jurika & Voyles Mutual Fund Group, 1996-2001
- Partner in family real estate company
What Others Say About Judy Barber
- "Judy has been an important addition to the professional advisory team serving a significant family business client. She has served as a bridge between the generations, and in the process has helped the family improve its communication and problem-solving skills. She has also been an invaluable to the other members of the professional team, ensuring the clients’ understanding of technical, financial and estate information." (key family advisor and confidant)
- "Judy Barber's professionalism and patience proved vital to our success asour family struggled to design a succession plan among three siblings and a father/founder close to retirement. I would recommend her without reservation to any family business tackling any sensitive issue." (CEO)