Offit Kurman

Celebrating Excellence in New York at Offit Kurman! Proud to announce our attorneys selected for the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers & Rising Stars lists. Their dedication, talent, and unwavering commitment to clients continue to set the standard for legal excellence. Super Lawyers Amanda Laird Creegan • Candace Dellacona • Bettina D. Hindin, Esq. • Brad Jacobs • Caryn B. Keppler • Kimberly C. Lau • Stephanie Lehman • Richard Menaker • Marc Misthal • Tom Pitegoff • Fara Rodriguez • Daniel J. Schneider • Dani Schwartz • Ted Semaya • Laura Winston Rising Stars Edward Baxter, Esq. • Lauren Rayner Davis, Esq. • Natalie Diratsouian • Lisa Fenech • Emily Ingall • Matthew Karmel • Millan Maurer Honored to work alongside such exceptional professionals. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5-YpQ2Z

Three rankings, one great team. Offit Kurman has been recognized among the nation's top IP law firms in the 2025 Ant-Like Persistence rankings: ✅ #12 — U.S. Trademark Registration ✅ #27 — U.S. Utility Patents ✅ #35 — U.S. Design Patents In 2025 alone, our IP team secured ~478 trademark registrations and 95+ patents for clients. Grateful for the trust our clients place in us! Read more here: https://bit.ly/4uRl91m

Confused about the nuances between defamation and non-disparagement? Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger’s OK at Work episode offers clarity on these concepts and their importance in business settings. Listen to learn more!: https://bit.ly/4dKOfsn

Offit Kurman is proud to have advised Finer Days Healthcare, LLC on its strategic acquisition of Nathaniel House, Inc., expanding its home healthcare services into Kentucky. Special recognition to attorneys Michael N. Mercurio and Paige Vankooten for guiding this transaction — the third successful close for Finer Days. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4396eDE

Thrilled to share the newest episode of The Legal Canvas. Host Caryn B. Keppler, Trusts & Estates attorney at Offit Kurman, sits down with Bonnie Brennan, CEO of Christie’s, for an insightful conversation at the intersection of art, law, collecting, and legacy. As only the second woman — and the first American woman — to lead Christie’s, Bonnie offers a remarkable perspective on the evolving auction world, shifting collector demographics, and the role of storytelling and trust in shaping the future of the global art market. Their discussion also explores timely issues impacting artists, collectors, and advisors today, including the Great American Wealth Transfer, intergenerational stewardship, and how auctions help preserve both artistic and financial legacies. A must‑listen for professionals across the art, legal, and wealth‑planning communities. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4tw8kZe

Join us in welcoming Taylor DeSantis to Offit Kurman’s Family Law Practice Group. A respected family law attorney and past president of the Hunterdon County Bar Association, Taylor brings deep experience and a strong commitment to serving families across New Jersey. We’re thrilled to have her on board. Read more here: https://bit.ly/42sUWtM

Join us on May 15 for the MACFO Commercial Lending Summit, hosted by our own Glenn D. Solomon. This morning program will bring together leading voices from across the banking and lending industry to discuss today’s market conditions, regulatory pressures, and practical strategies CFOs can use when securing commercial credit. We hope you’ll join us for a timely and insightful conversation. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4sk9G8R

Tune into the latest "Sandwich Generation Survival Guide" episode as host Candace Dellacona welcomes Lisa McCarty, a writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times and The Cut. Lisa opens up about her transformative experiences as a caregiver, the journey to finding her voice, and the lessons learned along the way. This episode is an inspiring testament to resilience and understanding in the face of life's challenges. Don't miss it! https://bit.ly/49xhP2U

Congratulations to Bettina Hindin, principal attorney in our Family Law practice group, who has been selected as the alumni guest speaker for Hofstra University's Lavender Graduation Celebration on May 14, 2026. Hosted by Hofstra's Office of Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion, the Lavender Celebration honors the achievements of graduating LGBTQIA+ students alongside their families and guests. We're proud to see Bettina recognized by her alma mater and entrusted with this meaningful moment for the Class of 2026. Congratulations, Bettina — and to all the graduates you'll be celebrating!

From hidden landmines in employee files to multimillion dollar verdicts triggered by everyday HR decisions, this issue of the Labor and Employment Digest reveals how quickly routine workplace practices can turn into serious legal exposure. Below you will learn where employers are most vulnerable right now — whether it’s workforce AI, accommodation requests, contractor classification, or policies that haven’t kept pace with the law. These aren’t abstract risks or distant hypotheticals; they’re real cases, real enforcement trends, and real consequences playing out in 2026. If you want to understand what’s changing, where companies are getting burned, and how to stay ahead of the next problem before it lands on your desk, start here.