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Thursday, October 3, 2024

The ACTEC Foundation Announces The Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders

Washington, DC, October 3, 2024: John T. Rogers, Jr., President of The ACTEC Foundation, and Stacy E. Singer, Chair of the ACTEC Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Committee, are pleased to announce the Tenth Class of Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders.

The Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders program was designed to foster scholarship and education in trust and estate matters, promote diversity and inclusivity, and encourage the development of potential ACTEC Fellows. Initiated in collaboration with the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section (RPTE) Fellows Program, this program provides successful graduates of the two-year RPTE program an opportunity to extend their participation in RPTE leadership activities through the financial support of The ACTEC Foundation. In March 2018, the program was named after Dennis I. Belcher, ACTEC President 2009–2010, a leader of the College and mentor to many young trust and estate lawyers.

John Rogers offers his congratulations to the recipients: 

"I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to the distinguished members of the Tenth Class of Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders. These five exceptional individuals embody excellence in the trusts and estates field, and we are excited to have them as key participants in our program over the next two years. Congratulations to each of them on this significant achievement."

The ACTEC Foundation 2024–2026 Class of Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders are:

Claire N. Carrabba
Counsel
Dungey Dougherty PLLC

“It is an honor to be selected as a Dennis I. Belcher Young Leader, and I look forward to not only continuing my work as an RPTE leader, but also becoming more involved with the ACTEC community. I am so grateful to both RPTE and ACTEC for creating opportunities for attorneys in the field to advance, collaborate, and excel, and I am thrilled to be a part of both esteemed organizations.”

Nathan Samuel Catanese

Of Counsel

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

“I am honored to be selected to join this year’s ACTEC Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program. I look forward to continuing to work with leadership in the American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section as part of the Young Leaders Program. RPTE has been instrumental in my growth as a trust and estate professional, and I am excited to continue engaging with my RPTE colleagues. I am also looking forward to connecting with leaders in the field who are ACTEC Fellows. I am grateful to The ACTEC Foundation for its support of young practitioners in the trust and estate field.”

Nickolas Kyle Davidson

Senior Manager
Ernst & Young LLP

“I am both honored and humbled to be selected to the 2024–2026 Class of Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders The support of ACTEC and the continued mentorship of its many Fellows inspires me to support other young lawyers who may be interested in joining the trust and estate community. I look forward to expanding my role with the RPTE Section and supporting the work of ACTEC.”

Briana Elise Loughlin

Counsel
Perkins Coie LLP

“I am excited to be accepted into the Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program. I look forward to continuing my involvement with RPTE leadership, and I am grateful for The ACTEC Foundation’s support. These organizations are vital to the progress of the trust and estate practice area.”

Chelsea Rubio

Director, Associate Wealth Strategist

UBS Financial Services Inc.

“I am honored to have been selected for the Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program, which represents a unique opportunity to advance my knowledge in trust and estate law while promoting diversity and inclusivity in the profession. This program, in collaboration with the American Bar Association’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, allows me to continue my involvement in leadership activities and contribute meaningfully to the legal community. I look forward to further developing my skills, building connections, and working toward becoming an ACTEC Fellow with the support of The ACTEC Foundation.”

The Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program provides lawyers with an in-depth introduction to ACTEC and its role in the trust and estate community and encourages active engagement in responsibilities that support future eligibility for nomination as an ACTEC Fellow. Young leaders are offered tuition-free attendance for ACTEC/ALI CLE webinars and financial support to attend ABA/RPTE Section Meetings, and they are invited to attend ACTEC Regional and State Meetings.  Since this program was established in 2015, fifteen Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders have been elected to the College. 

About The ACTEC Foundation: The ACTEC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that promotes scholarship and education for families and professionals and supports students interested in the trust and estate area of the law. Through continued financial support, The ACTEC Foundation offers professional development, scholarships, and education for a number of important efforts, including legal education, educational support, public initiatives, legal publications, and the student editorial board for the ACTEC Law Journal

About the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC): Established in 1949, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is a national, nonprofit association of approximately 2,400 lawyers and law professors throughout the United States and abroad. ACTEC members (Fellows) are peer-elected on the basis of professional reputation and expertise in the preparation of wills and trusts, estate planning, probate, trust administration, and related practice areas. The College's mission includes the improvement and reform of probate trust and tax laws and procedures, and professional practice standards. ACTEC frequently offers technical comments with regard to legislation and regulations but does not take positions on matters of policy or political objectives.

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