The Central Illinois Paralegal Association (CIPA) has officially announced its 2026 Board-Elect, marking an exciting new chapter of leadership for paralegals across the region. CIPA Announces Its 2026 Board-Elect: Rincker Law Celebrates Linda Gibson’s Election as Secretary, a milestone we are proud to highlight as we recognize both the Board’s incoming leaders and the incredible accomplishment of our Senior Certified …
Rincker Law PLLC is proud to share that our principal attorney, Cari Rincker, was recently featured in an in-depth attorney profile in the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Rural Practice Section Newsletter. The profile, written by Sara Peska and Ean R. Albers, offers a detailed look into Cari’s career path, her return to rural Illinois, and her longstanding dedication to …
At Rincker Law, PLLC, our founding attorney, Cari Rincker, recently had the opportunity to speak with two undergraduate pre-law organizations at the University of Illinois. The interactive Q&A sessions gave students a chance to ask candid questions about the realities of law school, career paths, and life as a practicing attorney. As a former adjunct professor at the University of …
Originally published in the Illinois State Bar Association Rural Practice Newsletter (October 2025 Issue). Reprinted with permission. Understanding the Rural Legal Desert Across the United States, access to justice remains an ongoing challenge in rural America. A 2025 Iowa State University study found that over half of all non-metropolitan counties now qualify as “legal deserts”—areas with fewer than one private-practice …
Rincker Law, PLLC is pleased to highlight attorney Cari Rincker’s recent presentation at the 35th Annual Legal Education Seminar, co-hosted by the Central Illinois Paralegal Association (CIPA) and the McLean County Bar Association (MCBA) on September 26, 2025. Rincker’s session, titled “Beyond the Barn: Handling the Unique Issues of Farm Divorces,” offered lawyers and paralegals practical guidance for family law …
Rincker Law, PLLC is proud to announce that founding attorney Cari Rincker has been appointed the Editor of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Agricultural Law Section Council Newsletter. This appointment reflects her long-standing leadership in agricultural law and her deep commitment to supporting Illinois farmers, agribusinesses, and rural families with trusted legal guidance. Why This Role Matters The ISBA’s Agricultural …
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) has announced the appointment of attorneys Cari Rincker and Elizabeth E. Nohren to the ISBA Rural Practice Section Council for the 2025–2026 term. This council focuses on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in providing legal services to Illinois’ rural communities. Rincker, a dedicated advocate for rural justice initiatives, expressed her enthusiasm about the …
This project has nothing to do with law .. but my love for my son, my family’s farm and being a mother. Last April, I became a mother to a beautiful baby boy. During my maternity leave, I wrote a children’s book one morning. It’s a poem about Jace going to my family’s beef cattle farm in Shelbyville, Illinois and …
Exciting week! I will be receiving the 2018 Alumnus Achievement Award from Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois and giving a (short!) commencement speech on Friday night at the Lake Land College graduation. As a daughter of an instructor at Lake Land College, I grew up with Lake Land and I am proud to have it part of my educational …
For you attorneys and entrepreneurs out there, I recently wrote a guest blog post for Law Firm Suites on “How My Decision to Practice Law from a Virtual Office Jump Started My Law Firm“. Although it is focused on New York City law practices, it can be helpful for any type of entrepreneur. The reality for me is that I …