Portrait of Ori Blumenfeld

Ori Blumenfeld

Principal

For over 15 years, Ori Blumenfeld has guided individuals, businesses, and fiduciaries through the challenges of financial distress, restructuring, and disputes. His practice covers all aspects of complex bankruptcy and insolvency matters, corporate reorganizations, distressed asset transactions, and related litigation. Ori works with clients ranging from consumers and institutional creditors to trustees, receivers, and court-appointed fiduciaries, offering practical strategies to protect assets, resolve disputes, and position businesses for long-term stability.

Ori represents debtors, trustees, and both secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy courts. He also serves as general or special counsel to federal and state receivers appointed in matters involving equity disputes, family law, rents and profits, health and safety issues, and regulatory actions. His work often extends to guiding partition referees, successor trustees, and provisional directors in navigating property and business disputes. In addition, he has substantial litigation experience defending and prosecuting civil claims on behalf of receivers and businesses, giving him a strong command of the courtroom when cases require it.

Taking a “concierge” approach with his clients, Ori views his role as extending beyond legal counsel. He connects his networks and clients to a broad range of resources, ensuring they receive effective and efficient guidance even beyond his direct practice areas. This collaborative, solutions-oriented style sets him apart and makes him a trusted partner to clients facing high-stakes and complex financial challenges.

Ori’s commitment to public service and community leadership complements his legal career. From 2014 to 2021, he served as Chair of the Human Relations Commission for the City of Beverly Hills. He is a graduate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles’ New Leaders Project and previously served on the Los Angeles County Bar Association Board of Trustees from 2011 to 2013. Ori currently volunteers as a temporary judge appointed by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.

A native Angeleno, Ori is fluent in Hebrew and conversant in Spanish, bringing additional value to a diverse client base. Outside of work, he is an avid soccer player and a certified advanced open water scuba diver.

    Education

    • University of West Los Angeles School of Law (J.D.)
    • University of California Berkeley (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • California
    • Texas

    Court Admissions

    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • United States District Court for the Central District of California
    • United States District Court for the Northern District of California
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
    • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
    • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    • United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

    Professional Affiliations

    • Superior Court of Los Angeles County - Temporary Law Judge
    • University of West Los Angeles - Board of Managers
    • Safe Parking LA - Board Member
    • Beverly Hills Bar Association - Board of Governors

    Recognitions

    Languages

    • Spanish
    • Hebrew

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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.
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    Offit Kurman Represents 1Aardvark in Acquisition by CesiumAstro
    Offit Kurman is pleased to announce its representation of 1Aardvark, LLC, a Virginia-based company specializing in mission software, advanced algorithms, and systems engineering solutions supporting national defense programs, in its acquisition by CesiumAstro Inc., a global leader in advanced space communications and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. The transaction was announced on August 18, 2026. The acquisition brings together 1Aardvark's deep expertise in mission-critical software and engineering with CesiumAstro's pioneering capabilities in space communications and ISR technologies. According to CesiumAstro, the transaction enhances its ability to deliver autonomous and resilient space systems for demanding operational environments. Offit Kurman advised 1Aardvark throughout the transaction, providing strategic legal counsel on corporate, transactional, and related matters to support the successful completion of the acquisition. Those participating in the engagement included Ryan Alexander, Gary Brackett, Robin Gilden, Pavan Mehrotra, Jim Arico, Debbie Petito, and Scott Tippett. “This transaction represents a significant milestone for 1Aardvark and our team. We are deeply grateful to Ryan Alexander and the professionals at Offit Kurman for their outstanding guidance and steadfast support throughout the acquisition process,” said Ryan Kenward, President of 1Aardvark.  “Their insight, judgment, and dedication to achieving our objectives played a critical role in bringing this transaction to a successful close. We thank them for being trusted advisors every step of the way.” The acquisition underscores continued investment and consolidation within the aerospace, defense technology, and national security sectors, where software-driven capabilities and resilient space infrastructure remain increasingly important. About 1Aardvark 1Aardvark is a Virginia-based engineering and technology company specializing in mission software, algorithms, and systems engineering solutions supporting national defense missions.