Portrait of Meghan McCulloch

Meghan McCulloch

Principal

Meghan McCulloch is a Principal at Offit Kurman, P.A., where she guides the firm's efforts in estate planning, probate estate and trust administration, guardianships, special needs planning, and elder law. Based in Columbia, Maryland, Meghan has been guiding the strategic direction of the Estates and Trusts practice since August 2023, ensuring that clients receive thoughtful and tailored legal solutions across Maryland. Meghan is known for her ability to craft customized legal strategies that honor each client's unique goals and circumstances. Her work is characterized by a thoughtful, client-centered approach that brings clarity and reassurance to complex legal matters.

With a reputation for navigating challenging family dynamics with both skill and compassion, Meghan is committed to helping clients protect their assets and secure their legacies. She works closely with both fiduciaries and beneficiaries, guiding them through the probate process and ensuring that estates are administered efficiently and in accordance with the law. Her clients consistently describe her as a trusted advisor, valued for her integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to their needs.

Before joining Offit Kurman, Meghan served as a partner at a Maryland law firm, where she focused on estate planning, fiduciary representation, elder law, and related tax matters. Earlier in her career, she managed the Social Security Disability department at another firm, overseeing case management, administrative hearings, and federal court appeals while also drafting essential estate planning documents. These experiences have shaped her approach, allowing her to handle a wide range of legal matters with care and precision.

Licensed to practice law in Maryland and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and the Maryland Court of Appeals, Meghan has garnered significant recognition for her work. Her accomplishments include being named to the Estate and Trust Law Power List by The Daily Record in 2024 and earning the 'Rising Star' designation from Maryland Super Lawyers from 2016 to 2024.

Meghan is dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of estate planning and administration with integrity and care. Her leadership at Offit Kurman reflects her commitment to providing personalized and effective legal services, helping clients secure their legacies and navigate their financial futures with confidence.

    Education

    • University of Baltimore (J.D.)
    • Temple University (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Maryland

    Court Admissions

    • Supreme Court of Maryland
    • United States District Court for the District of Maryland

    Professional Affiliations

    • Maryland State Bar Association, Member
    • Howard County Bar Association, Member
    • Howard County Estate Planning Council, Board of Directors 

    Recognitions

    • Named to the Maryland Super Lawyers® list for Estate and Probate, 2027
    • Estate and Trust Law Power List, The Daily Record, 2024
    • Maryland Rising Stars, Baltimore Magazine
    • Rising Star, Maryland Super Lawyers, 2016-2024
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    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.