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Offit Kurman Chairman Ted Offit Named to The Daily Record’s Inaugural MD500 List

July 31, 2026
Offit Kurman Chairman Ted Offit Named to The Daily Record’s Inaugural MD500 List

Offit Kurman is pleased to congratulate Chairman Theodore "Ted" A. Offit on being named to The Daily Record’s MD500. The first ever list compiles the state’s most powerful and impactful leaders in business, nonprofits, law, government and higher education.

The MD500 is designed to be the “end-all, be-all” list for Maryland’s top movers and shakers, covering more than 20 major sectors — from Annapolis political power to Baltimore’s boardrooms, the Washington metro area, Western Maryland, and the Eastern Shore.

As chairman and co-founder of Offit Kurman, Ted’s strategic leadership has guided the firm’s expansion into a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm with offices across 12 states and the District of Columbia. With over 40 years of legal and business experience, Ted serves as general counsel and trusted advisor to numerous privately held and nonprofit organizations, offering insight on governance, succession planning, and strategic growth. A lifelong entrepreneur and community leader, Ted has held multiple leadership roles within the firm, including CEO until 2021, and continues to shape its vision and impact.

The complete list honorees can be viewed here: MD500 - Maryland Daily Record

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