Howard K. Kurman

Howard K. Kurman is a seasoned labor and employment attorney known for his strategic counsel to employers of varying sizes across diverse industries. He helps organizations establish sound employment practices, mitigate risk, and address workforce challenges efficiently. His focus includes proactive policy development, compliance counseling, and the creation of effective employment documentation to protect employers’ interests.

Howard earned a B.S., summa cum laude, in Economics from the University of Maryland College Park, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He then earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, followed by an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center. His educational background in economics and law underpins his ability to craft practical legal strategies that align with complex business goals.

Howard has developed a nationally recognized practice encompassing workplace investigations, employment litigation, and union-related matters. He regularly represents employers before federal and state courts, the NLRB, EEOC, Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies. His investigations into workplace harassment, whistle-blower complaints, and employee misconduct are widely regarded for their objectivity and depth. Following such investigations, he provides targeted management training designed to prevent future disputes.

Howard has also guided numerous nonprofit organizations through governance, compliance, and employment-related challenges. His in-house experience at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and The Baltimore Sun provided valuable insight into organizational dynamics, enabling him to communicate with management teams in practical, results-driven terms.

Howard K. Kurman has received multiple professional honors, including recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® for Employment Law – Management (2015–2026) and listings in Maryland Super Lawyers® (2010–2013, 2016–2025). He holds an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, was featured in Who’s Who in American Law, 10th Edition, and received the Icon Honors from The Daily Record in 2022. His reputation for diligence, fairness, and practical counsel continues to make him a trusted advocate and advisor in employment law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Offit Kurman
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Master of Law (LLM)
• University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland College Park
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
  

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