Danna L. Kauffman, Esq.
Managing Partner
Danna L. Kauffman, Esq. joined the firm in 2013 and became a partner in 2017. Throughout her career Danna has worked in various levels of State government and in the private sector. She has established a reputation as a problem solver and consensus builder who can handle complicated issues in a trusted and professional manner.
Beginning in 1997, Danna served as Counsel to the then House Environmental Matters Committee, working on complex health care issues, and then spent three years as a senior legislative advisor to Governor Glendening, where she worked on a wide range of issues in the areas of health, environment, civil rights and homeland security. Immediately prior to joining the Firm, Danna served as the Senior Vice President of Public Policy for LifeSpan Network, the leading senior care provider association in Maryland.
Raised in Howard County, Maryland, Danna holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from Towson University, where she graduated cum laude. In 1996, she graduated with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she was an editor on the Maryland Law Review. Prior to entering State government service, Danna began her career as a litigation attorney at Smith, Somerville and Case, P.A. Danna resides in Annapolis with her two children.
Bar Admissions
Maryland, admitted 1996
Education
University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., Notes Editor, Maryland Law Review, 1996
Towson University, B.S. Economics, cum laude, Omicron Delta Kappa, 1993
Notable Prior Public Service
Deputy Legislative Officer, Office of Parris N. Glendening, 1999-2003
Committee Counsel, Maryland General Assembly, House Environmental Matters Committee, 1997-1999
Community Involvement
Volunteer, SPCA of Anne Arundel County