Hear me speak on Christine Rolando‘s podcast, “Horse Sense“, originally aired on WTBQ in Orange County, New York on February 24, 2018. The recording is available here. Christine and I started New York Agri-Women together many years ago. Was great to catch-up with her again.
Ask Cari: Tips on Public Speaking
I was recently interviewed by an agriculture youth organization about public speaking skills and public speaking contests. Here are my answers! 1) Tell us a little bit about yourself along with your background in agriculture. I grew up on a Simmental farm in Central Illinois showing cattle through 4-H, FFA, and the American Junior Simmental Association (“AJSA”). I judged livestock …
Want to Hang Your Very Own Shingle? Upcoming CLE on Building Law Practice
I will presenting alongside two other attorneys on May 6, 2016 for a Lawline webinar titled “Building a Law Practice Brick by Brick” at 3:30pm ET. Myself, Harlan York, and Daniel Gershburg will be answering the questions on how, why and should you open a law practice. The three of us will present on the following issues: • Steps lawyers should …
Save the Date: Upcoming Ag Law Webinar on Insurance
I will be moderating a webinar titled, “Counseling Farmers & Ranchers, Agri-Businesses and Food Entrepreneurs on Insurance” on September 15, 2015 at 2pm ET (1pm CT) for the American Bar Association (“ABA”), General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s Agriculture Law Committee. Faculty members include Dominick Sekich, Mike Kelly, Maggy Gregory, Javan Grant and Rachel Armstrong. Faculty will give an …
Questions about Being an Ag Lawyer
I was recently interviewed by a student writing a paper about agriculture careers. Here are a few of my responses to his questions. What interest did you have in agriculture that made you want to be an agriculture lawyer? When did that interest start? Did you always plan to be were you are now or did you expect something …
Admitted to the Illinois Bar!
Merry Christmas! I’m home in Illinois at the Rincker Ranch visiting family. It’s been a lovely visit so far. I’ll be home through the weekend and then back to New York City next week. I was sworn into the Illinois bar on Tuesday before the Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court – very cool! Here are a few pics!
Calling all Ag Lawyers: First AALA Regional in Baltimore, Maryland
I will be at the first-ever Regional for the American Agriculture Law Association (‘AALA”) this Friday at the University of Maryland, School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland. I will be live tweeting from @CariRincker and @RinckerLaw, while assisting with the employment law presentation. Check out the conference schedule here. If you are a food and agriculture lawyer or law student …
Save the Date: Renewable Energy Law for the Agriculture Community
Many farms and ranches throughout the country are capitalizing on available renewable energy options. I will be moderating a Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) webinar on October 10, 2013 at 1pm ET for the American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s Agriculture Law Committee on renewable energy law. The CLE will discuss a myriad renewable energy law issues …
Upcoming CLE on Farm Leases
Hey ag lawyers- want more information on farm leases? Erin Herbold-Swalwell will be giving a Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) webinar on farm leases for the National Business Institute (“NBI”) on August 6, 2013. I have heard Erin speak at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) Annual Meeting and she is one smart cookie! If you’re looking for more information in …