Bettina Hindin

Principal

Featured Works

Publications

For more recent Offit Kurman Publications, scroll to the bottom of this page.

Additional Publications

  • “Issues Unique To High Net-Worth Same-Sex Relationships,” Aspatore/Westlaw Practice Series, 2013.
  • “Divorce Economics In Difficult Financial Times,” New York Law Journal, August 9, 2010
  • “Protecting Same-Sex Clients And Their Families,” New York Law Journal, June 6, 2005
  • "A Different Kind of Divorce,” New York Law Journal's New Partners Section, February 7, 2005
  • "Redefining the Meanings of Family, Parenthood in Same-Sex Relationships,” New York Law Journal's Matrimonial Law Section, June 7, 2004
  • "Avoiding the Witness Crash-and-Burn Syndrome,” New York Law Journal's Matrimonial Law Section, July 14, 2003
  • "Finally on the Right Track,” New York Law Journal Magazine, Vol. 2, No.1, February 2003
  • "Need for Experts in Divorce Intensifies,” New York Law Journal's Litigation Section, October 15, 2002
  • "Time to Effectively Penalize Failure to Disclose Assets,” New York Law Journal's Matrimonial Law Section, July 15, 2002

Speaking Engagements

Television, Radio and Print:

  • E! News: Expert Commentator: Family and LGBT Law
  • Reuters News: Expert Commentator: Family and LGBT Law
  • CNN: Expert Commentator: Family and LGBT Law
  • E! News: The Katie Holmes/Tom Cruise Divorce, August 2012; July 2012
  • “Reuters News” Celebrity Divorce, August 2012
  • “New York Marriage Bill Paves the Way for Same-Sex Divorce,” New York, Reuters, June 24, 2011
  • “After Same-Sex Marriage, Same-Sex Divorce,” The New York Times, June 27, 2011
  • “The Best Prenuptial Stories: Showbiz Tonight” CNN with Brooke Anderson
  • “The Mills/McCartney Divorce Battle” MSNBC
  • “On the Air with Alex Metz,” Syndicated Radio Show, guest speaker on prenuptial agreements
  • “Cliff and Company,” KSON Radio, frequent guest speaker on celebrity and high-profile matrimonial cases
  • “MSNBC Radio,” frequent guest commentator on high profile matrimonial cases

Presentations

  • “The New Frontier for Same-Sex Unions: The DOMA Decision and Beyond,” The WCBA Domestic Relations & Family Law Section and Diversity Committee, 2013
  • "From Stonewall to Stonewalled," Marriage vs. Co-Habitation, LGBTQ Law, 2009 Law Conference
  • "Protecting Your Rights in A Same-Sex Relationship," Out@TimeInc., Time Magazine, 2008
  • "Beyond Ozzie and Harriet: Representing Non-Traditional Couples in the Paterson Era," Marriage, Cohabitation and Divorce, New York Law School, November 2008
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Firm Highlights

  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
    Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
  • Blog Posts
    You Received an NJDEP AONOCAPA. What next?
    You Received an NJDEP AONOCAPA. What next?
  • Publications & News
    Ian Bartman Appointed to Frederick Health Board of Directors
    Ian Bartman Appointed to Frederick Health Board of Directors
  • Publications & News
    Caroline Callahan to Receive Oligo Nation Inspiration Honor Award
    Caroline Callahan to Receive Oligo Nation Inspiration Honor Award
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman Expands Los Angeles Presence with Second Office
    Offit Kurman Expands Los Angeles Presence with Second Office
  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.
  • Blog Posts
    Motive Now Matters: The Second Circuit Rewrites the Religious Accommodation Playbook
    Motive Now Matters: The Second Circuit Rewrites the Religious Accommodation Playbook
  • Events
    Navigating D.C.'s Changing Housing Landscape - Utility Billing, Pets in Housing and Year-End Legislative Updates
    Navigating D.C.'s Changing Housing Landscape - Utility Billing, Pets in Housing and Year-End Legislative Updates
  • Blog Posts
    Longclaw Loses Its Edge: Court Dismisses Game of Thrones Sword Copyright Claim
    Longclaw Loses Its Edge: Court Dismisses Game of Thrones Sword Copyright Claim
  • Blog Posts
    Virginia’s 2026 Eviction Diversion Program: What Landlords Need to Know
    Welcome back to Offit Kurman’s 2026 Legislative Update Series. Sidney Washington discusses important changes to Virginia’s Eviction Diversion Program, including updated eligibility requirements, court notification procedures, and a revised payment plan structure. This installment explains how the new law affects housing providers, from the requirement to include program information with unlawful detainer summonses to the updated initial payment of 10% of the amount due, followed by three monthly installments. Learn what landlords and property managers need to know about court participation, tenant eligibility, accurate rent ledgers, and the procedures for handling successful plan completion or default. Follow the series for practical guidance on Virginia legislative changes and landlord compliance.