Pamela L. Grutman
Pamela L. Grutman advises artists, collectors, founders, philanthropists, and cultural organizations on the legal and governance structures that shape legacy.
Her practice combines trusts and estates law, nonprofit and foundation counsel, philanthropic planning, and institutional advisory work for clients operating within the arts and cultural sectors. She works with private clients and organizations on estate and succession planning, charitable structures, governance, residency and fellowship programs, fiduciary matters, and the stewardship of cultural and creative assets.
Pamela’s practice is particularly focused on the long-term sustainability of artistic and philanthropic institutions and the preservation of intergenerational cultural legacy.
Education
New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D.
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Concentrations in Taxation and Intellectual Property, Entertainment, & Media Law
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Managing Editor, Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal
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Cardozo Service and Achievement Award
Georgetown University, Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership, Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Washington University in St. Louis, A.B. in Architecture
Admissions
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State of Florida, 2015
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State of New Jersey, 2014
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State of New York, 2015
Professional and Community Involvement
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Lecturer, Comprehensive Appraisal Studies Program, Appraisers Association of America
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Co-Chair, Cardozo Alumni Association
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UJA-NY Federation, Trusts and Estates Committee
Professional Recognition
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Super Lawyers Rising Star 2018 - 2024; Super Lawyers 2025
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Cardozo Young Alumni Award 2019
Jane H. Lee
Jane earned her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and her B.A. from Columbia University. She also holds a Certified Estate Planner Certificate from the National Institute of Certified Estate Planners. Before joining the firm, Jane was an associate in the Direct Lending Structured Finance Group at Milbank LLP and served as Associate Counsel at Phillips Auctioneers LLC. Jane is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
Education
Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
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Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal
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Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholar
Columbia University, B.A. in Art History & Concentration in French and Francophone Studies
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Art History Department Senior Thesis Research Fellowship Recipient
Admissions
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State of New Jersey, 2023
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State of New York, 2021
Professional and Community Involvement
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New York City Bar Association, Art Law Committee
Kristin Izzo
Krissy works closely with the estate planning team with care, organization, and attention to detail. She assists with document preparation, information gathering, meeting coordination, and trust funding, ensuring that each step feels manageable and clear.
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