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Ori Blumenfeld Appointed Temporary Judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County

December 5, 2025
Ori Blumenfeld Appointed Temporary Judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County

Offit Kurman is pleased to announce that Ori Blumenfeld, a principal attorney in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has been appointed to serve as a temporary judge by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. In this role, Ori will support the Court’s mission to provide fair, timely, and effective resolution of cases for one of the most diverse and populous judicial systems in the United States.

For over 15 years, Ori has guided individuals, businesses, and fiduciaries through complex financial distress, restructuring, insolvency matters, and related litigation. His practice spans bankruptcy representation, corporate reorganizations, distressed asset transactions, and fiduciary litigation. He is widely regarded for his solutions-oriented approach and deep commitment to public service and community leadership.

Please join us in congratulating Ori on this distinguished appointed volunteer opportunity to serve as a Temporary Law Judge.

Firm Highlights

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    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.