The ACTEC Foundation Announces the 2025–2027 Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, DC — September 25, 2025: John T. Rogers, Jr.the president ACTEC Foundationand Stacy E. SingerChairman of the ACTEC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Dennis I. Belcher is pleased to announce the eleventh class of Young Leaders.
The Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program was designed to promote scholarship and education on trust and heritage issues, promote diversity and inclusiveness, and encourage the development of potential ACTEC Fellows. The American Bar Association has partnered with the Real Estate, Trust and Estate Law Section (RPTE) Fellows program, which allows successful graduates of the two-year RPTE program to expand their participation in RPTE leadership activities through financial support from the ACTEC Foundation. In March 2018, the program was named after Dennis I. Belcher, President of ACTEC in 2009.–2010, Association leader and mentor to many young trust and estate attorneys.
John Rogers congratulates the recipients:
“These outstanding professionals represent the next generation of leaders in the field of trusts and estates. The ACTEC Foundation is proud to support its continued growth through this important initiative. Since the program’s inception, 16 incredible DIB Young Leaders have been selected as ACTEC Fellows, a testament to its lasting impact and the extraordinary promise of its participants. I. Belcher Young Leaders.”
The eleventh class of Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders are:
College
Prather/Ebner/Wilson
“I am honored to have been selected for the Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders program. I look forward to continuing my leadership involvement with the American Bar Association’s Estate, Trust and Estate Law Section and appreciate the ACTEC Foundation’s support to advance scholarship and mentorship in our profession.”
partner
Strategic Planning Law Group, PC
“I am grateful to be included in the 2025-2027 Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program. This opportunity aligns with my practice in tax and wealth transfer planning, and I appreciate the ACTEC Foundation’s commitment to developing the next generation of leaders. I look forward to contributing meaningfully to initiatives that strengthen our profession and reflect ACTEC’s values of service and scholarship.”
Molly E. Depew
College
Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger LLP
“Being selected as a Dennis I. Belcher Young Leader is very meaningful to me. Not only does it give me the opportunity to grow as a trust and estate practitioner, but it also reflects my contribution to the scholarship and mentoring community that defines our field. I look forward to deepening my involvement with the American Bar Association’s Real Estate, Trust and Estate Section, ACTEC and Enlowing Lawsections. I am grateful for this opportunity and continue to be inspired to help advance the future of our profession. I’m excited.
Clay Davis McKenna
Vice President | Wealth Advisor
JP Morgan Private Bank
“I am honored to have been selected for the Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program. Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, where Dennis was a beloved member of the community, it is an extraordinary privilege to carry on his legacy and honor the kindness, joy and intelligence he brought to the trusted and legacy practice of law. I truly love my practice and am excited to share my trusted legacies with others. Increasing my involvement with RPTE and ACTEC and I am grateful for the opportunities these organizations provide to advance, collaborate and excel in the field.It is truly meaningful to be a part of a program that supports the next generation of real estate professionals.
Tyler R. Murray
Higher College
Baker Botts LLP
“I am honored to be inducted into the 2025-2027 Class of Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders! I am humbled to receive support and mentorship from ACTEC. This program is meaningful to me as it allows me to collaborate with leaders in the field, expand my knowledge base, and continue my active participation in the Real Estate, Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar Association.”
The Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program provides attorneys with an in-depth introduction to ACTEC and its role in the trust and estate community, and encourages active participation in responsibilities that support future ACTEC Fellow designation. Young leaders are offered tuition-free attendance to ACTEC/ALI CLE webinars and financial assistance to attend ABA/RPTE section meetings, and are invited to attend ACTEC regional and state meetings. Since this program was established in 2015, 16 Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders have been selected for the University.
About the ACTEC Foundation: The ACTEC Foundation is the philanthropic organization of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides education to families and professionals and supports students interested in the area of trust and estate law. The Foundation serves professionals, students and the public by providing grants for a wide range of educational programs, available resources, scholarships, legal research and writing competitions, among other activities in these areas of the law.
about American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC): Founded in 1949, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel is a national nonprofit association of approximately 2,300 attorneys and law professors in the United States and abroad. ACTEC Fellows are elected by their peers based on 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 improving and reforming laws and procedures, trust and tax laws, and standards of professional practice. ACTEC frequently provides technical commentary on legislation and regulations, but does not take a position on policy or political objectives.
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