Cynthia Wolff

General Counsel @ADELL, HARRIMAN & CARPENTER, INC.

Houston, TX, US

As General Counsel for Adell, Harriman & Carpenter, Inc, I oversee the firm’s policies, regulatory compliance, and risk management, providing practical, business-focused counsel to ensure adherence with securities laws and industry best practices. In addition to my legal and compliance work, I assist clients with estate planning, helping them navigate unique planning needs and align strategies with their long-term financial goals.A fourth-generation Native Houstonian, I value building lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and community partners. My background spans financial services, compliance, and real estate, with prior in-house and compliance roles at Pioneer Bank & Trust, Beth Wolff Realtors, and United Title of Louisiana, Inc.Beyond my professional work, I am deeply engaged in the Houston community. I am a proud alumna of the Center for Houston’s Future Business and Civic Leadership Forum and actively support initiatives that strengthen the region’s long-term growth. I have served as a trusted advisor and volunteer with organizations such as VICTORY Houston, Women’s Fund for Health, Education & Resiliency, Houston Symphony League, Houston Ballet Guild, and the Mission of Yahweh.In recognition of my professional accomplishments and community leadership, I was honored as a 2025 Breakthrough Woman by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce.I hold a business degree from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and a law degree from Louisiana State University. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active through hiking, skiing, golf, and pickleball and treasure time spent with family and friends.

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

Bachelor of Science in Management