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Offit Kurman Continues Its Climb on the NLJ 500 List

June 25, 2024

Bethesda, MD, June 25, 2024 – Offit Kurman continues its accent on the National Law Journal’s survey of the 500 largest law firms in the country. This year, Offit Kurman advanced to the rank of 167 of Tier 1 firms, up from its 2023 position at 174. This upward trajectory underscores the firm's sustained growth trajectory, closely tied to Offit Kurman's expanding influence.

President of Offit Kurman, Timothy Lynch, attributes this achievement to the unwavering dedication of their team and the trust bestowed by their clients. "Offit Kurman’s success is a testament to our team's dedication and our clients' trust. As we expand our national client base, we remain committed to recruiting talented lawyers who embody our entrepreneurial spirit. We look forward to future strategic growth and the opportunities it will bring."

The NLJ 500 list ranks firms based on the average number of full-time attorneys from January 1 to December 31. Offit Kurman’s consistent climb in the ranking highlights its steadfast commitment to delivering legal excellence for its clients on a national scale.

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.