Past Presidents

Since its founding in 1992 under the leadership of ACTEC Fellow Rudolph O. Schwartz, The ACTEC Foundation has been dedicated to advancing scholarship and education in trust and estate law. Each Foundation President has built upon this mission, shaping their vision and impact. We are proud to recognize and honor the exceptional ACTEC Fellows whose leadership and dedication have guided The ACTEC Foundation over the years.

*Deceased
**Former Fellow

Rudolph O. Schwartz** of Manitowoc, WI | 1982

George H. Nofer * of Philadelphia, PA | 1983

Thomas Eubank** of Houston, TX | 1984-1988

Ira H. Lustgarten* of New York, NY | 1989-1993

Thomas P. Sweeney of Wilmington, DE | 1994-1998

Norman J. Benford of Miami, FL | 1999-2001

John A. Wallace* of Atlanta, GA | 2002-2004

John J. Lombard *of Philadelphia, PA | 2005-2006

Joseph J. Hanna** of Portland, OR | 2007-2008

Edward J. Beckwith of Washington, DC | 2009-2010

Cynda C. Ottaway of Oklahoma City, OK | 2011

Turney P. Berry of Louisville, KY | 2012-2013

Martin Hall of Boston, MA | 2014-2016

Henry Gissel, Jr.* of Houston, TX | 2017-2020

Jeffrey C. Thede of Portland, OR | 2021-2023

John T. Rogers, Jr. of Los Angeles, CA | Current President