David Kufeld

About David Kufeld

Fate takes you on some unusual journeys. If you would have asked me 40 years ago during my stint as an NBA draftee and pro player in the European First Division if I could imagine working for a law firm, I would have questioned your sanity.Turns out that all my life experiences are part of the journey to Weitz & Luxenberg: Started career in marketing at the industry-leading real estate investment and development firm Silverstein Properties, where charity and communal work were an organic part of the corporate mission. Established an ad agency specializing in real estate. Expanded the ad agency into other industries, such as packaged goods and non-profit organizations, and was ultimately accredited by the prestigious “Four A’s” and won several major industry awards for creativity. After that, managed several high-profile advertising and public relations accounts in the financial services, international airline and telecom sectors in both in-house and agency settings. Which led to my current position at Weitz & Luxenberg PC - one of the USA’s largest “mass torts” law firms - where I have been directing the firm’s sizable marketing, advertising, and client relations initiatives for well over two decades. Involved with nonprofits for over four decades, including; educational, athletic, poverty, cultural-religious and societal improvement – most often starting them up from scratch. Identified the emerging trend in the legal world, where both high value clients and prospective firm staffers would not commit until knowing more about a firm’s commitment to charity.My concept of the LAWcares Foundation was developed, as a result, to bring in more clients, attract principled staffers, and build a culture of caring in your legal practice. Besides my own first-hand experience, research studies show that clients want to see proof that your firm cares about doing more good in the world.

Experience

1. Director of Marketing & Client Relations

   Weitz & Luxenberg PC

   Jun 1998 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Conceive, plan and direct the local and national traditional and digital advertising campaigns of one of America\'s largest and most successful mass torts/plaintiff\'s law firms. Additionally, direct the firm\'s Client Relations department, tasked with communicating with the firm\'s member client family. Initiate and manage numerous, ongoing philanthropic and community relations endeavors on behalf of the firm.

Education

• Yeshiva University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major in Speech & Drama, Minor in English

  1976 — 1980