Courtney Colby

Courtney Colby is Director and Senior Counsel at Thrivent, where she leads a team of attorneys and paralegals focused on insurance and operations law. In her role, she provides strategic legal counsel on a wide range of matters, including insurance product development, retirement plans, and tax-related issues. She collaborates cross-functionally across the organization, advising on key regulatory matters such as the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule and other complex compliance initiatives. Prior to joining Thrivent, Courtney was an associate in the Employee Benefits and Compensation group at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, where she advised clients on the full spectrum of employee benefit matters. An active leader in the legal and insurance communities, Courtney has held leadership roles in several professional organizations, including Association of Fraternal Benefit Counsel and Minnesota State Bar Association Employee Benefits Section. She earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School and holds a B.A. in History from Carleton College.