Offit Kurman names Timothy Lynch as next executive chairman

Offit Kurman has elected longtime leader Timothy Lynch to succeed founder Ted Offit as executive chairman on Jan. 1, 2027. The move is designed to preserve continuity at the Am Law 200 firm as it keeps expanding across privately held business, mid-market and private-wealth work.

Why it matters: - The leadership change gives Offit Kurman a planned handoff at the top as the firm tries to keep growing in a competitive legal market. - Ted Offit’s continued role as advisor should help preserve institutional knowledge during the transition. - The move signals succession planning at a firm that has scaled from startup to more than 300 lawyers.

What happened: - Offit Kurman elected Timothy “Tim” Lynch as Executive Chairman-Elect. - Lynch will become Executive Chairman on Jan. 1, 2027. - Founder Theodore “Ted” Offit will remain Executive Chairman through Dec. 31, 2026. - After that, Offit will serve as an advisor to the firm’s Executive Leadership team. - The announcement was made Sept. 23, 2026.

The details: - Lynch has more than 20 years of leadership experience at Offit Kurman. - Lynch previously served as Managing Principal and is the firm’s current President. - Lynch also serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. - The firm says Lynch helped shape its governance structure and growth strategy. - Offit Kurman says revenue has grown from $5 million when Lynch joined to well over $200 million today. - Lynch has led the firm’s lateral recruitment approach, centered on expanding an attorney’s practice. - Offit Kurman said Lynch’s background as a practitioner informs his leadership style and focus on client service. - Under Ted Offit’s leadership, the firm expanded from a Baltimore startup into a nationally recognized Am Law 200 firm. - Offit Kurman now has more than 300 attorneys across 19 offices in 13 states and jurisdictions. - The firm was founded by Ted Offit, Maurice Offit and Howard Kurman. - Offit Kurman focuses on privately held businesses, mid-market companies and private-wealth clients. - The firm says its model emphasizes collaboration and an entrepreneurial approach to legal services. - Offit Kurman’s website is More information.

Between the lines: - The company is elevating a long-tenured insider rather than bringing in outside leadership. - That choice suggests the board wants continuity in culture, client strategy and growth execution. - The firm is framing the transition as part of a long-term plan, not a response to disruption.

What's next: - Offit will stay in place through the end of 2026 to oversee the transition. - Lynch will take over as executive chairman at the start of 2027. - Offit Kurman is likely to keep leaning on its current growth strategy as it enters its next phase.