Portrait of Ingrid Johnson

Ingrid Johnson

Principal

Ingrid Johnson focuses her practice on guardianships, probate litigation, estate and trust administration, and elder law. From her office in New York City, Ingrid provides compassionate yet strategic counsel to fiduciaries, beneficiaries, tax-exempt organizations and board members navigating sensitive legal issues.

In her estates and trusts work, Ingrid represents fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and distributees in contested estate and trust proceedings, accounting proceedings, partition actions, and other trust and estate-related matters. In the area of guardianship, Ingrid advises and represents clients in both Article 81 guardianship proceedings for incapacitated individuals and 17A guardianship proceedings for individuals with developmental disabilities. Recognized for her meticulous approach, Ingrid ensures that clients are guided through every step of the process with clarity and confidence.

In probate litigation, Ingrid represents clients in contested estate matters, including will contests, and fiduciary disputes. Ingrid is adept at handling high-stakes cases involving complex family dynamics and significant assets, advocating fiercely to protect clients' rights and interests.

Rounding out her practice is Ingrid's comprehensive support in estate and trust administration, offering personalized guidance to executors, trustees, and beneficiaries. From navigating probate proceedings to resolving disputes and facilitating the smooth transfer of wealth, she ensures efficient and effective outcomes for every client.

Ingrid is widely recognized for her commitment to public service, viewing it as an essential aspect of her role as an attorney. Her dedication has earned her notable recognition, including being named a Wasserstein Public Interest Fellow by Harvard Law School and receiving the Philip Levin Public Interest Scholarship from Rutgers Law School.

Ingrid resides in New York City and enjoys the vibrancy of urban life while maintaining a deep connection to her community.

    Education

    • New York University School of Law (LL.M.)
    • Rutgers University School of Law (J.D.)
    • Bryn Mawr College (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • New York
    • New Jersey

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
    • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    • United States District Court for the Middle District of Illinois

Firm Highlights

  • 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.