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Actec Appoints Jennifer Briggs As Executive Director

PRIVATEAug 11, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Executive Director

Company

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Jennifer Briggs
WashingtonLegalLaw Enforcement

Description

Jennifer Briggs has been appointed Executive Director of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, succeeding Deborah O. McKinnon. This transition will take effect on September 9, 2026, after McKinnon's distinguished 17-year leadership.

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Company

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Location

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

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The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is a national, nonprofit association of approximately 2,300 lawyers and law professors from throughout the United States and abroad. Established in 1949, ACTEC aims to improve probate, trust, and tax laws and procedures. The College's mission focuses on professional practice standards and advancing excellence in the trust and estate profession.

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