ACTEC Welcomes 51 New Fellows to Enhance Trust and Estate Law
ACTEC Welcomes 51 New Fellows to Enhance Trust and Estate Law
On October 23, during its 2025 Fall Meeting in Austin, Texas, the Board of Regents of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) gathered to elect 51 new Fellows. This significant milestone underscores ACTEC’s ongoing commitment to excellence in the fields of trust and estate law.
A Glimpse into the New Members
Among the newly elected members are 48 Fellows, one Academic Fellow, and two International Fellows, representing both Canada and the United Kingdom. The diverse backgrounds and experiences of these individuals will enrich the College’s collective knowledge. Notably, eleven of the new Fellows are graduates of the ACTEC Fellows Institute, while two have been recognized as Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders, highlighting the College's initiative to foster the next generation of leaders in this legal specialty.
ACTEC President, Peter S. Gordon, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "On behalf of the College, I welcome our newly elected Fellows, whose exceptional skill, integrity, and commitment to the profession strengthen ACTEC's mission. Each brings deep experience and fresh insight to the College's work in improving trust and estate law and promoting the highest standards of practice."
Admission Criteria for Membership
To join ACTEC as a Fellow, candidates must possess a minimum of ten years of active experience in trust and estate law or as fiduciary counsel in a fiduciary services company, or a combination that fulfills these criteria. The selection process is rigorous, emphasizing the candidates' outstanding reputation, exceptional skills, and substantial contributions to the field through teaching, writing, public speaking, and active participation in the legal community.
The Elections: A Record of Excellence
The following 48 individuals were proudly elected as new ACTEC Fellows:
- - Adam M. Ansari, Chicago, IL
- - Todd J. Bornstein, Bethesda, MD
- - Carter R. Brothers, Roanoke, VA
- - Shaila Buckley, Boise, ID
- - Teresa R. Byers, Seattle, WA
- - Ann Hetherwick Cahill, Boston, MA
- - Tiffany B. Carmona, Chicago, IL
- - Preston C. Demouchet, New York, NY
- - Anya F. Endsley, Portland, ME
- - Elizabeth A. Faist, Atlanta, GA
- - Shanna N. Fink, Wausau, WI
- - Stephanie G. Gamble, New Orleans, LA
- - LeAnne M. Gilbert, Atlanta, GA
- - Heather O. Gilmore, Keizer, OR
- - Adam M. Grenker, Morristown, NJ
- - Rebecca L. Hagan, Pittsburgh, PA
- - Matthew R. Hillery, Boston, MA
- - Casper F. Huber, Springdale, AR
- - Elizabeth M. Hughes, Miami, FL
- - Sarah S. Johnston, Birmingham, AL
- - William M. Kelleher, Wilmington, DE
- - Cameron R. Kelly, Stillwater, MN
- - Joseph T. La Ferlita, Uniondale, NY
- - Stefanie J. Lipson, Los Angeles, CA
- - Matie B. Little, Portland, ME
- - Elizabeth Luk, Greenville, DE
- - Elizabeth A. McKillip, Lisle, IL
- - Margaret St. John Meehan, Stamford, CT
- - Peter E. Moshang, West Conshohocken, PA
- - Dionysios C. Pappas, Bethlehem, PA
- - R. Shaun Rainey, Midland, TX
- - Chelsea Riekkola, Anchorage, AK
- - Leon H. Rittenberg, III, New Orleans, LA
- - Lisa B. Roper, San Diego, CA
- - Barbara Jo Smith, Salem, OR
- - Michael Sneeringer, Bonita Springs, FL
- - Molly R. Soiffer, Boston, MA
- - H. Wes Taylor, Madison, WI
- - Laura T. Tetrault, Manchester, NH
- - Rebecca Tunney, Boston, MA
- - Fredrick Weber, Chicago, IL
- - Scott D. Weber, Dallas, TX
- - Justin W. Whitney, Kansas City, MO
- - Raley L. Wiggins, Montgomery, AL
- - Joseph T. Wilson, New Orleans, LA
- - Shawn P. Wolf, Miami, FL
- - Jeffrey C. Wolken, Wilmington, DE
- - Alison Renee Zizzo, Virginia Beach, VA
In addition to these new Fellows, Mark Glover from Columbia, SC, was elected as an Academic Fellow, and Mark Brender from Montreal, QC (Canada) and Brad Westerfield from London (UK) were acknowledged as International Fellows.
About ACTEC
Founded in 1949, ACTEC is a nonprofit national organization comprised of approximately 2,300 lawyers and law professors specializing in trust and estate law. The College focuses on improving and reforming related laws and standards to further advance the practice. By frequently offering technical insights on legislation, ACTEC plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of trust and estate law.
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