Cari Rincker is the owner of Rincker Law, PLLC, a national general practice law firm concentrating in Food, Farm and Family℠ law. Rincker Law’s primary office is in Shelbyville, Illinois, where she resides with her family. She is licensed to practice law in Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, Kentucky and Washington D.C. She manages a growing team with a national presence with satellite offices in Champaign (Illinois), Midtown Manhattan (New York City), Stamford (Connecticut), Austin and Houston (Texas), Jersey City (New Jersey) and Lexington (Kentucky). Cari is also part-time General Counsel for Software Solutions Integrated, LLC, based in Shelbyville.

She is a prolific writer and blogger on a myriad of food, farm and family law topics and has been recognized as an author of a Top 100 Blawg from the American Bar Association. She co-authored a book with Pat Dillon titled FIELD MANUAL: LEGAL GUIDE FOR NEW YORK FARMERS & FOOD ENTREPRENEURS along with FAMILY LAW ISSUES IN AGRICULTURE. She is the Past-Chair of the American Bar Association’s General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s Agriculture Law Committee. On the family and matrimonial side, she was the editor of ONWARD AND UPWARD: GUIDE FOR GETTING THROUGH NEW YORK DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW ISSUES.

Jackie Burns - Breakout Speaker

Jackie Burns is an entrepreneur and educator. She is the owner of Prairie Crossroads Mercantile and Ice Cream Parlor in Viola, IL. She began her career as an agriculture educator and FFA advisor. After her sons were born, she spent 13 years at home, educating her own children, serving in roles for multiple non-profit organizations and acting as the CFO for Burns Land Sales, which she owns with her husband Chase Burns. Chase is a full-time realtor for Landguys, LLC. Jackie and Chase, along with their two boys, love the outdoors, their livestock, and serving and building their community.

In a world dominated by curated images and polished personas, Adrienne unapologetically shares tough truths and encourages others to pursue life with authenticity and confidence. After stepping away from her role as a school counselor to raise her four young farm kids, Adrienne launched the "Sow Hope Grow Hope" initiative and has since traveled the country, helping people transform personal and professional chaos into opportunities for trickle-down success and connection. As a trailblazer of the agricultural mental health movement, Adrienne has served on several boards, including American Farm Bureau's "Farm State of Mind" sounding board. She's authored wellness articles for numerous publications, contributed to the Farm Family Resource Initiative podcast, "Wellness in the Fields," and helped develop key resources with prominent ag organizations to strengthen and sustain America's farm families. Her most overwhelmingly rewarding work is the privilege of championing her children.

Emily Reuschel is a passionate advocate for the leaders, dreamers, and changemakers of rural communities and beyond. Known for her ability to challenge the status quo, Emily empowers women to break free from limiting beliefs, step into their authentic power, and create meaningful impact in their lives and communities.

As the host of the Wild & Waking podcast and the facilitator of transformative retreats, workshops, and virtual communities, Emily creates sacred spaces for connection, healing, and growth. Through heartfelt storytelling and thought-provoking conversations, she inspires women to embrace curiosity, build empathy bridges, and reconnect with their inner wisdom to transform from the inside out.

Emily’s work is rooted in helping women come home to themselves and lead lives filled with alignment, purpose, and intention. Whether she’s speaking on stage or guiding a mastermind group, Emily’s warmth, authenticity, and energy create a ripple effect that inspires lasting change.