Legal firm Offit Kurman announces the addition of Alex Finkel as chief innovation officer and Christy Walsh as chief operating officer, strengthening the firm’s executive leadership team. The appointments reinforce the firm's commitment to operational excellence, innovation and long-term growth. In his role as chief innovation officer, Finkel leads firmwide innovation initiatives focused on technology, AI and operational transformation. He brings more than 20 years of experience building and scaling complex businesses at the intersection of technology, government and regulated enterprise. Finkel says: “As the legal industry continues to evolve, innovation must be intentional, practical, and aligned with business outcomes. I’m excited to work alongside firm leadership to strengthen our platforms, enhance attorney and client support through technology, and build scalable systems that advance Offit Kurman’s long-term strategy.” Finkel has previously driven enterprise value across product development, engineering and multi-site operations. His background includes modernising go-to-market systems, institutionalising KPI-driven performance and supporting SaaS portfolios. Christy Walsh serves as chief operating officer, leading the firm’s operations and driving strategic initiatives to advance growth, performance and client service. With more than a decade of executive leadership experience in law firm management, Walsh is responsible for aligning Offit Kurman’s business and operational functions with its strategic priorities. She works closely with firm leadership and the executive management committee to enhance operational efficiency and internal infrastructure. Walsh notes: “I’m proud to support a firm that values collaboration, accountability, and thoughtful growth. My focus will be ensuring our operations effectively support our attorneys and professionals so they can continue delivering outstanding service to our clients.” Robert Skinner, CEO of Offit Kurman, comments: “Alex and Christy bring complementary strengths that align with Offit Kurman’s strategic priorities of continued growth, operational excellence, and improvement through innovation. Their leadership, operational insight, and focus on execution will help ensure we continue to evolve as a firm while delivering exceptional attorney support and service to our clients.”
