Rincker Law, PLLC, is proud to share that Cari B. Rincker, Esq., Principal Attorney of Rincker Law, PLLC, will serve as Co-Moderator of the 32nd Annual ISBA Agricultural Law Seminar, presented by the Illinois State Bar Association Agricultural Law Section.
The seminar will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Bloomington, Illinois. It will bring together leading attorneys, industry professionals, and advisors to discuss the most pressing legal and economic issues facing Illinois farmers, landowners, and agricultural businesses.
A Longstanding Program Serving Illinois Agriculture
Now in its 32nd year, the ISBA Agricultural Law Seminar has become a cornerstone educational program for attorneys who advise agricultural clients across the state. The seminar provides timely insights into emerging legal trends, legislative developments, and practical challenges affecting the agricultural sector.
From farmland valuation and leasing to renewable energy development and financial distress planning, the program is designed to equip practitioners with actionable knowledge that can be applied immediately in practice.
Leadership and Perspective from Cari B. Rincker, Esq.
As Co-Moderator, Cari B. Rincker, Esq. will help guide the day’s program, facilitate discussion among speakers, and ensure the seminar delivers meaningful value to attendees. She brings decades of experience working with farmers, landowners, and agribusiness clients throughout Illinois, with a deep understanding of the intersection between law, family-owned operations, and long-term land stewardship.
Her role as Co-Moderator reflects her continued commitment to agricultural law education and to supporting the professionals who serve Illinois’s farming communities.
Distinguished Speakers from Across the Industry
The 2026 seminar will feature a diverse group of respected speakers, including Carolyn Elefant of the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant, Garrett Thalgott of the Illinois Farm Bureau, Thadd Fosdick of Farmers National Company, Elizabeth Strom of Peoples Company, Sumner A. Bourne of Rafool & Bourne, P.C., Paul A. Osborn of Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C., Laura Harmon of the Office of the General Counsel at the Illinois Agricultural Association, and Daniel L. Hamilton of Brown Hay & Stephens.
Together, these speakers bring legal, financial, and industry-specific perspectives that reflect the real-world challenges faced by agricultural clients today.
Topics Addressing Today’s Agricultural Law Challenges
The seminar agenda will cover a wide range of timely and practical topics, including red flags to watch for when using artificial intelligence in an agricultural law practice, recent legal issues and new legislation impacting agricultural clients, leasing and farmland valuation trends across Illinois, and key issues when representing landowners in solar, wind, energy transmission, and battery storage matters.
These discussions are especially relevant as agricultural operations continue to navigate regulatory changes, evolving technology, and increased interest in renewable energy development on farmland.
Recognizing Contributors and Program Leadership
The ISBA Agricultural Law Section extends its appreciation to the seminar’s financial contributors, whose support helps make this program possible. Contributors include Farm Credit Illinois, Farmers National Company, Peoples Company, Rincker Law, PLLC, and Handegan Law Office / First Illinois Title Group LLC.
The program is coordinated by Andrew White of Bellatti, Barton, Cochran & White, LLC, with Cari B. Rincker, Esq. serving as Co-Moderator. The seminar is presented by the ISBA Agricultural Law Section and co-presented by the ISBA Energy, Utilities, Telecommunication & Transportation Section, the ISBA Mineral Law Section, and the ISBA Rural Practice Section.
Why This Seminar Matters
Agricultural law continues to grow more complex as economic pressures, technological innovation, and land-use issues converge. Educational programs such as the ISBA Agricultural Law Seminar play a vital role in helping attorneys stay informed, prepared, and responsive to the client’s needs.
For Rincker Law, PLLC, participation in this seminar reflects the firm’s continued dedication to agricultural and rural legal issues and its commitment to leadership within the Illinois legal community.
Registration Information
Attorneys and professionals interested in attending the 32nd Annual ISBA Agricultural Law Seminar are encouraged to register through the Illinois State Bar Association.
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.