Portrait of Kenneth "Kenny" Jefferson

Kenneth "Kenny" Jefferson

Principal

Kenny Jefferson brings a distinctive perspective to his practice, shaped by his diverse experience across government (IRS), in-house (Morgan Stanley), and both boutique and large law firms. A lifelong athlete and former Division I football player, he combines strategic thinking, strong teamwork, and a client-first approach, particularly resonating with those in the sports and entertainment sectors.

Kenny advises high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax planning while addressing tax compliance and broader wealth management goals. His work includes drafting comprehensive estate planning documents, wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, assisting with trust modifications, probate, high-net-worth estate administration, business planning, and entity formation. He also drafts governance documents for business entities, including LLC operating agreements, partnership agreements, and buy-sell agreements.

    Education

    • Howard University School of Law (J.D.)
    • Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M.)
    • Virginia Tech (B.S.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • California
    • District of Columbia

    Admitted in Washington, D.C. Not admitted in Maryland. Supervised by a Maryland attorney.

    Professional Affiliations

    • ACTEC, Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders Program, 2022 -2024
    • GST - ITTP Group (TE), Vice-Chair
    • GST - ITTP Group (TE), DEI Committee, Member
    • American Bar Association, Real Property, Trusts and Estates Section, Member
    • American Bar Association, Tax Section, Member
    • National Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estates Section, Member
    • National Bar Association, Tax Section, Member
    • D.C. Estate Planning Council, Chair of Diverse Recruitment Subcommittee
    • Association of Black Estate Planning Professionals, Member
    • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Full Member

    Recognitions

    • Best Lawyers, Trusts and Estates, Ones to Watch since 2021-2026
    • Super Lawyers, Rising Star (D.C.) since 2022-2025
    • National Black Lawyers, Top 40 under 40 in D.C. 2023-2025
    • Hot List, Lawyers of Color 2023
    • Tax Lawyers 2023, Recommended Attorney in D.C.
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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.