Offit Kurman is one of the fastest-growing, full-service law firms in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Sam is a seasoned Human Resources executive with a proven track record in strategic employee management and developing, implementing, and aligning scalable HR programs to address and solve business problems.  In his 25 years of experience, he has supported a wide variety of industries including retail, medical, automotive, travel, finance, distribution, and legal.

Sam brings key experience and unique perspectives from time spent in HR management at a former #1 ranked Fortune Magazine Best 100 Company, as senior change management lead at a multinational management consulting company, and most recently as the head of HR for a portfolio company of a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials and chemicals.

Sam is passionate about HR and believes that excellence can be achieved only through a deeply collaborative and focused human resource delivery process at all levels of an organization.

Sam holds both a BA in Communication and an MBA from the State University of New York University at Buffalo. Sam is an active and accredited Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Senior Certified Professional from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP).

Sam Giunta

Suzanne has over twenty five years’ experience as a business, operations, and account management professional. She is an accomplished business leader in the healthcare and financial industries.  Suzanne brings to Offit Kurman her extensive business experience, including, among other things, her proven ability to drive organizational efficiency and optimize resource performance.

She has her MBA, graduating Suma Cum Laude from Caldwell University, is a certified PMP, and is certified in both LucidChart and Microsoft Project.



Suzanne Rogacki

Tim is an IT executive with over 30 years of hands-on technology experience across a broad range of industries including government, manufacturing, non-profit, and legal. For the past two decades, he has successfully led the daily operations of IT teams as well as large-scale enterprise-wide projects. Tim has a bachelor's degree in Information Technology Management and an MBA from [Loyola University Maryland](/org/loyola-university-maryland).

Tim Rodgers

Mr. Raftery is the firm’s Managing Principal and heads the Office of the Managing Principal.  The Office of the Managing Principal is responsible for the management of the firm’s Practice of Law Division focusing on practice group management and performance, timekeeper performance and morale, cross-referrals, quality assurance/quality control, marketing, and organic growth.
In addition to Mr. Raftery’s Managing Principal responsibilities, his law practice focuses on real estate and discrimination litigation, contractual and business disputes, and representation of managers and owners of residential and commercial real estate, including negotiating and drafting management and vendor agreements, leases, tenant-workout agreements, and policies and procedures for residential fair-housing compliance. Mr. Raftery is a recognized industry leader in handling real estate and construction claims, mold and pest-infestation claims, business torts, and the defense of discrimination (Fair Housing Act and employment-related) claims.

John Raftery

Timothy Lynch is a litigation attorney and a member of the firm's management committee responsible for the management of all legal affairs of the firm. Mr. Lynch's practice is focused on complex civil litigation matters as well as acting as outside general counsel to many owner managed businesses and entrepreneurs on a wide array of business issues. In addition, Mr. Lynch serves as a corporate advisor to senior level executives, physicians and professional athletes throughout the United States. He serves as a board member for several privately owned companies advising on growth and management issues.

Timothy Lynch

Russell Berger is a business counselor serving the needs of small and mid-sized businesses as an outside general counsel and as a labor and employment attorney.
As a top-rated labor and employment attorney, Mr. Berger provides business counsel to employers on employee matters. He is well-versed in litigating in both state and federal courts.
Mr. Berger draws from his experience as a member of management at [Offit Kurman](/org/offit-kurman) to provide solutions to his clients that address legal issues and promote the growth of the business. He works diligently to solve the problems of owners and operators of business-to-business, professional service, technology, and other firms so that they can focus on what they do best - running and growing their business.

Russell Berger

Ms. Ostovitz serves as the Legal Operations Chair and is a member of the firm’s Management Committee. Her practice focuses on Family Law, including such subject matters as divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, post and prenuptial agreements. She is a mediator and a certified arbitrator.  She holds a prestigious fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and serves as the Vice President of the Maryland Chapter. She is the Chair of the Board of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, and also serves on the Boards of [Offit Kurman](/org/offit-kurman), the Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent, and Respite Retreats. She is an active supporter of Gilchrist Hospice.

Linda Ostovitz

Nicole is [Offit Kurman](/org/offit-kurman)’s Director of Marketing. She leads the firmwide Marketing team and works closely with firm leadership and management to develop and implement targeted marketing initiatives that align with firm strategy. She is also responsible for firm branding and promotion, public relations, communications and business-focused events. Nicole has more than 20 years of legal services experience managing marketing, communications and business development programs and working across offices to raise the visibility and profile of individual professionals, practice groups and law firm brands. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from [Penn State University](/org/penn-state) and holds an M.B.A. from [George Mason University](/org/george-mason-university).

Nicole Rodgers Houston

Ted Offit is a business attorney, co-founder of Offit Kurman Attorneys At Law and Chairman of the firm. He serves as general counsel to a significant list of privately held organizations and often serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors of the firm's entrepreneurial clientele. He often serves as special counsel to businesses seeking to implement succession plans through a sale (merger and acquisition) or through transfers to affiliates (family members and employees). Mr. Offit also often serves as special counsel regarding the design and implementation of compensation plans for executive level staff.

Theodore Offit

Offit Kurman is a full-service law firm with over 225 attorneys focused on representing privately held businesses. With deep experience and knowledge dealing with the issues that business owners are regularly faced with, they bring value to every relationship. As Director of Business Development, Jim Ries drives revenue growth for [Offit Kurman](/org/offit-kurman) by helping business leaders and families of wealth address some their most difficult challenges. He also identifies and develops strategic partnerships and market opportunities. Jim has access to a deep network of attorneys in every practice area, and he is able to connect his clients to the right attorney who can resolve their legal disputes and protect their assets. Jim is a master networker, and his high-level connections call him for solutions when they don't know who to call. Let Jim be your Google.

Jim Ries

Rachel graduated from [University of Maryland](/org/university-of-maryland), College Park with a finance degree. She worked for a health care company for 14 years until taking time off to start a family.

Rachel Fuller

As Legal Operations Director, Katie assists both the Managing Principal and Legal Operations Chair with the Office of Managing Principal’s special initiatives, projects, programs, and strategic goals. Katie works closely with other firm management teams to ensure efficient communications, prioritization of important issues, and timely completion of tasks and assignments.

Katie Barrett

Sherry Jones is the Chief Legal Operations Officer for [Offit Kurman](/org/offit-kurman) and is responsible for managing the timekeeper performance, including revenue growth, production, and practice group support. She works closely with the Office of Management Principal (Practice of Law Division), the Growth of Law Division and other Department Directors to ensure consistency in management activities, effective performance and results, and close collaboration between the Business of Law, Practice of Law and Growth Divisions.

Sherry Jones

Tony Gerdes guides [Offit Kurman](/org/offit-kurman)’s Learning and Development Department.  A skillful educator with over 15 years of experience, Tony is responsible for creating training content, marketing new initiatives and rollouts, and delivering technology training and professional growth opportunities. He also administers the firm’s learning management system, [Offit Kurman](/org/offit-kurman) University.  In addition, Tony serves as a Contributing Member of LTC4 (the Legal Technology Core Competencies Certification. 

Tony Gerdes

Billy Cannon is a Department Chair and a member of [Offit Kurman](/org/offit-kurman)'s Landlord Representation Practice Group. He represents property owners and property management companies in litigation, mediations, administrative agency hearings and leasing, with a special emphasis on Fair Housing and discrimination complaints. Mr. Cannon routinely provides Fair Housing Act training and compliance for clients in litigation and administrative disputes related to Fair Housing and discrimination.
Mr. Cannon serves as General Counsel for Property Management Association. He also sits on the board for Special Love, a non-profit that provides cancer families a community of support, and the Willie Strong Foundation, a non-profit which raises funds to find a cure for pediatric brain cancer.

William Cannon

Lisa Kloster has 30 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, business administration, and human resources, as well as in auditing and consulting. She spent the last 14 years as Chief Financial Officer of Pace Harmon Inc., an employee-owned management consulting firm, where she was part of the executive leadership responsible for the strategic direction of the firm and all financial, operational, and HR- related matters, including the ultimate sale of the company. Lisa was formerly an Audit Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopersLLP. She led audits of both publicly held and private companies and managed teams of accountants and consultants on long-term, complex projects. Lisa is a CPA who graduated from the [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/org/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill).

Lisa Kloster

Brandi Hobbs, the firm’s Director of Operations and Process Improvement, has over 15 years of professional services management experience, as well as a master’s degree in law firm management from the George Washington University, and a Yellow Belt Certification in Legal Lean Sigma from the Legal Lean Sigma Institute®. As Director of Operations and Process Improvement, Brandi is responsible for leading project management initiatives, overseeing the Firm’s employee onboarding/offboarding processes, and driving continuous process improvement across the organization. She also oversees several functional areas of the firm’s operations and collaborates firm-wide to ensure lawyers and clients alike are receiving the best value from the firm’s resources. Brandi was previously the Chief Strategy Officer of a small North Carolina-based firm, the Director of Client Service and Strategy at a mid-sized firm, and started her professional career managing and brokering professional speakers.

Brandi Hobbs

Marianne Lee is the Director of Development Programming. In her role, she focuses on training and coaching efforts to sustain and further the firm’s origination culture.
Marianne was previously at an AmLaw 100 firm where she was responsible for the attorney development, engagement, and training efforts. Prior to that, Marianne served as the inaugural Director of Professional Development at an AmLaw 200 firm, following her time in multiple roles in the marketing and business development department.
Marianne is a certified professional coach and is a member of the Professional Development Consortium. She has presented at the Legal Marketing Association’s National Conference and Regional Conferences.

Marianne Lee

An executive manager with BA and MBA degrees and 20 years of executive-level management experience. A highly capable professional with easily transferable and broad experience in operations management, sales, marketing, and customer relations. Jeff oversees all functions related to facility management, procurement of resources, and vendor relations.

Jeff Webster

Leigh has nearly twenty years of legal recruitment experience throughout the US. She is responsible for identifying and hiring talented individuals to join [Offit Kurman](/org/offit-kurman). She oversees the attorney recruitment for all offices and manages the recruitment team. Leigh is also a member of [Offit Kurman](/org/offit-kurman)'s Diversity Committee.

Leigh Novack

Ian Stewart is a business management professional with over twenty years of experience in finance and professional services. Ian received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from [Salisbury University](/org/salisbury-university).

Ian Stewart

John is a business management professional with 20+ years of experience in fitness and healthcare. John received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from [Drexel University](/org/drexel-university). As Regional Director for the Philadelphia region, John is responsible for managing the administrative staff, working with the attorneys and paralegals to ensure compliance with firm policies and helping them to meet or exceed their budgeted goals.

John DePrince

Joe has 30 + years of experience, at the executive level with a large telecommunications company. As the Regional Director, Joe is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the Bethesda office, including all attorneys, paralegals, Legal Administrative Assistants and Document Management Specialists, as well as the office receptionist.

Joe Crossney

Michael assists in managing the back-office accounting and finance functions, including Cash and Trust application, Banking, Payroll; General Ledger; and Accounts Payable. Michael has 15 years of experience in the life-cycle of business and office operations, along with financial planning and analysis of companies with multi-site operations. He has also completed his CPA exams.

Michael Collins

Rob Skinner is an executive manager with over 15 years of experience in Information Technology and project management. As Chief Administrative Officer, Rob is responsible for the firm’s Information Technology, Learning and Development, Facilities, Client Relations, Billing, and Onboarding departments. Rob oversees the departments' operations and provides leadership and guidance on policy and strategic projects and initiatives.

Robert Skinner

Aaron Bukowitz is An executive manager with BSE, MEAd, and MBA degrees with 30 years of experience in engineering, project, and executive level management in professional service organizations. Aaron is responsible for all of the administrative functions in the law firm and he is a member of the Firm’s Management Committee and Advisory Board.

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