35th Annual Convention

 

Stay tuned for more information on the 35th Annual RIPEA Convention in 2027!

 

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Thanks to ALL who joined us for the 34rd Annual Convention in 2026! This year's convention photos will be available soon.

 

2026 CONVENTION PHOTOS

 

2026 Convention Presentation 

 

 

2026 Speakers

 

Jennifer Harris, Emswiller, Williams, Noland, & Clarke, LLC

 Jennifer Harris, Emswiller, Williams, Noland, & Clarke, LLC

Jennifer is a partner at Emswiller, Williams, Noland, & Clarke, LLC, where her practice focuses heavily on estate planning and family law. She is experienced with matters involving adoption, divorce, custody and child support (initial and modification), estate planning and litigation, guardianships, paternity, protective orders, and relocation. Jennifer is also trained in Collaborative Law.

With an understanding that estate and family law matters are important and sensitive, she strives to determine a solution that is specifically tailored to work best for each individual family. In her free time, she loves being outdoors and spending time with her family.
Jennifer has been selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars since 2022. This distinction is given to 2.5% of lawyers in the state annually and is based on a lawyer’s professional achievement and peer recognition.


Estate Planning 101: Navigating the Road Ahead
Just as every successful Indy 500 driver relies on a well-planned race strategy, every Hoosier should have a plan for the road ahead. Join Jennifer Harris of Emswiller, Williams, Noland & Clarke LLC for an informative introduction to estate planning in Indiana. This session will explain the essential documents every adult should consider, how different assets transfer at death, the probate process, and the risks of leaving your future to chance. You'll leave with a practical roadmap and a clear action plan to help ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected—so you can cross life's finish line with confidence.

 

 Jennifer Turner & Sarah Weaver, Central Indiana Community Foundation 

Jennifer Turner, vice president of philanthropy at CICF, helps support more than 1,300 families, companies, and not-for-profits to design philanthropic plans that are both meaningful and impactful. With expertise in fundraising, capital campaigns, planned giving, and more, Jennifer helps organizations of all kinds maximize their missions and ensure their long-term sustainability.

Prior to working at CICF, Jennifer was the director of development for the Indiana Repertory Theatre where she led their development program for 7 years including completing an $18.5 million major gifts campaign raising $20 million. Jennifer has a passion for creating partnerships and connections within the community to create meaningful impact. 

Sarah Weaver, General Counsel and Vice President of Giving Strategies, has been with CICF since 2016. As General Counsel, Sarah serves as a strategic advisor, providing legal guidance, aligning executive priorities, and ensuring efficient governance and operational execution across the CICF Collaborative. Sarah also leads the Giving Strategies team at CICF, developing and maintaining relationships with legal and financial advisors, supporting and advising donors on gift planning options, and creating new charitable funds. Prior to joining CICF, Sarah worked at Ice Miller LLP as an attorney in the areas of real estate and environmental law for five years, having moved to Indianapolis after graduating from law school at Washington University in St. Louis in 2011.


Designing Your Legacy: Charitable Tools for Every Giving Goal
Just as every Indy 500 driver hopes to leave a lasting mark on the race, you have the opportunity to create a legacy that extends well beyond your lifetime. This session explores practical and strategic approaches to charitable giving during life and in your estate. Through real-world scenarios, the session highlights how charitable funds can be used to meet evolving family dynamics, maximize tax efficiency, and honor legacy giving goals. Additional topics include IRA qualified charitable distributions, split-interest gifts (charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts), strategic distribution of specific assets to heirs and charity, and giving appreciated assets, including publicly traded stock, real estate, closely held business interests, and more. Attendees will gain insight into thoughtful planning and how to maximize sustainable, meaningful charitable impact now and into the future.

Sarah Weaver, General Counsel and Vice President of Giving Strategies

Jennifer Turner, CICF VP of Philanthropy

 

 

Josh White, Barnes & Thurnburg

Josh White, Barnes &Thornburg

Josh White represents clients in the areas of corporate law and estate planning. He makes meaningful connections with clients to foster a mutually beneficial relationship to help them achieve their goals for themselves and their family in order to create a lasting legacy.

Josh helps his clients create and protect legacies. Having spent his entire career in family-centric legal disputes, he is acutely aware of how sudden changes in an individual's life can create a ripple effect for the rest of the family. 

Josh focuses his practice on Medicaid planning, estate planning through the creation of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, guardianships for both adults and children, and estate administration. Josh prides himself on his compassion for those affected by the passing of a loved one and his ability to use his knowledge to help clients create the best plan for their own future and the futures of those they will leave behind.


Estate Planning Under the Hood: Beyond the Basics
After learning the fundamentals in Estate Planning 101, shift into a higher gear with this interactive fireside chat. Jessica Love and Josh White of Barnes & Thornburg will take a closer look at the parts of an estate plan that often deserve a second look—including probate avoidance strategies, beneficiary designations, advanced powers of attorney, specialty trusts, and planning for long-term care. Whether you've already created an estate plan or are just getting started, this conversation will help you fine-tune your estate plan so it keeps running smoothly for years to come.

 

2026 Partners & Sponsors

 

Leader

 

 

 

Coffee & Continental Breakfast Sponsor 

Barnes & Thornburg

Lanyard Sponsor 

Anthem 

Tote Bag & Wife Sponsor 

Pile CPAs

Registration Desk Sponsor

Emswiller, Williams, Noland & Clarke LLC

Booth Sponsors

Indiana Member Credit Union, Stinson Elder Law, Community First Bank of Indiana, Indiana 529, Anthem, AMBA, Oasis of Love LLC, Indiana Public Retirement System(INPRS), Relational Gravity, Elements Credit Union,The Financial Center Credit Union, Regions Bank, Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority(CIRTA), Servants at Work, Keybank, State Health Assistance Program(SHIP), Department of Insurance(DOI)

Thank you to our Sponsors! 

Want to sponsor our Convention for 2027? Contact Aaron Tellez at aaron@ripea.org