Recognition

Four Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized by Legal 500 City Elite

February 25, 2026
Four Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized by Legal 500 City Elite

Offit Kurman is proud to announce that four Philadelphia-based attorneys have been recognized by the Legal 500 US City Elite-Philadelphia, which honors exceptional, city-based legal leaders driving innovation and growth in their practice areas.

The attorneys recognized are:

Raymond Agran – Corporate and M&A – Tier 1

Christopher Halliday – Intellectual Property – Tier 1

Lawrence Holmes – Commercial Disputes- Tier 4

Tod Kupstas – Intellectual Property – Tier 3

The Legal 500 US Elite rankings highlight high-performing attorneys at regional powerhouses across major U.S. business centers. The rankings are based on extensive research, including interviews with top practitioners, referrals and peer feedback, and analysis of key matters handled by the attorneys over the past year.

Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.