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The Resnick Group - Protecting Large Estates CLE Conference

  Thomas J. Handler will presenting at the The Resnick Group’s 2025 CLE Conference: Protecting Large Estates. Presentation Title: 21st Century Family Office Structures When:...

Handler Law Awarded Estate Law Firm of the Year 2025

Lawyer International – Legal 100 – 2025 winner: Large Tier – Estate Law Firm of the Year – Illinois We’re honored to share that Handler...

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Corporate Compliance Alert

Handler Law Named Estate Law Firm of the Year – Illinois in Acquisition International’s 2025 M&A Awards

We are honored to announce that Handler Law has been recognized as the Large Tier – Estate Law Firm of the Year – Illinois in...

Unlocking Philanthropy with Andrew Morton: Legacy Allstars Podcast

On the latest episode of the Legacy Allstars Podcast, host Alan Pavloski sits down with Andrew Morton, one of the nation’s top nonprofit lawyers specializing...

Leading Lawyers 2025: Handler Law LLP Attorneys Recognized for Legal Excellence

At Handler Law LLP, our attorneys are consistently recognized for their excellence in legal practice, providing sophisticated counsel in estate planning, business law, taxation, litigation...

Handler Law Shortlisted for 2025 Private Asset Management Award

Handler Law, LLP is honored to be shortlisted for the 2023 Private Asset Management (PAM) Award for Best Law Firm – Estates & Trusts. The...

Tom Handler Leads Executive Education at FORE Institute Forum: Key Takeaways on Advanced Planning for Family Offices

The annual Family Office Real Estate Institute Forum recently convened in Breckenridge, Colorado (January 29-31, 2025), bringing together leading experts to discuss critical strategies shaping...

Thomas J. Handler was named to the Advisory Board of the Ultra High Net Worth Institute

The Ultra High Net Worth Institute (UHNW) is a nonprofit think tank and learning exchange, The UHNW Institute is elevating the wealth management industry to...

The International Family Offices Journal Article

Family Enterprise Risk Management - Thomas J Handler

“Family Enterprise Risk Management,” Committee Report: Family Businesses, Trust & Estates

Ultra-high-net-worth families and private businesses face a unique set of risks that traditional corporate strategies don’t always cover. From legal liabilities and operational vulnerabilities to...

The NFL’s Charity Dilemma: Andrew Morton Calls for Accountability in Philanthropy

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is one of the league’s most prestigious honors, celebrating players for their excellence on and off...

Family Office Club Super Summit on Advanced Asset Protection: The Stealth Prenup™

 In this insightful presentation, Thomas Handler  discusses the critical importance of advanced asset protection strategies for safeguarding wealth and ensuring financial security. Using a...

Great Wealth Transfer Series—Opening Keynote Succession Planning, Legal Frameworks, Structures and Incentives

2023 Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute Program – Keynote by Thomas Handler, Handler Law, LLP. Thomas Handler opens his keynote by addressing one of the biggest...

Tom Handler quoted in NYT article "Archegos Left a Sparse Paper Trail for a $10 Billion Firm"

Archegos and the Risks of Limited Transparency in Family Offices Insights from The New York Times article, Archegos Left a Sparse Paper Trail for a...

Private Risk Management Association Summit - Tackling the Complex World for Trusts and LLCs

Private Risk Management Association-Summit 2022—Tackling the Complex World for Trusts and LLCs, moderated by Jim Kane of USI Insurance Services. (November, 2022) At the PRMA...

How to Legally Structure Your Family Office: The Modern Family Office

Thomas J. Handler, Handler Law LLP managing partner, joined Angelo Robles on the Effective Family Office Podcast to discuss best practices in structuring a modern...

Tax Planning Privacy & Attorney vs. CPA Client Privilege

  Expert Guidance on Family Office Privacy and Tax Strategies – April, 2023 Handler Law’s Thomas Handler joined Richard C. Wilson to discuss the critical...

Family Office Outlook 2021 - Thomas J Handler