Kaufman Dolowich, a national law firm, has appointed Kristen Swift as the managing partner of its Wilmington, Delaware office. Swift, who joined the firm in February 2024, previously co-managed the Delaware office of a regional law firm, where she developed the firm’s real estate practice. She has been instrumental in establishing and expanding Kaufman Dolowich’s presence in Delaware. ([kaufmandolowich.com](https://www.kaufmandolowich.com/news-resources/kaufman-dolowich-appoints-kristen-swift-as-delaware-office-managing-partner-11-6-2025/?utm_source=openai))
Swift’s practice focuses on insurance coverage and directors and officers litigation, commercial litigation, professional liability, labor and employment law, and real estate law. She represents clients in insurance coverage and professional and general liability matters, as well as in employment defense, including discrimination, wage and hour, and harassment claims, in courts, administrative, and alternative dispute resolution settings. ([kaufmandolowich.com](https://www.kaufmandolowich.com/news-resources/kaufman-dolowich-appoints-kristen-swift-as-delaware-office-managing-partner-11-6-2025/?utm_source=openai))
Swift is an alumna of Delaware Law School and has a decade of practice in the state. She serves as a trustee to the Delaware Supreme Court’s Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection and is a member of the Delaware State Bar Association’s editorial board for The Delaware Bar Journal, where she curates the women-lawyer-focused column “Creating Space in the LAW: Leadership, Advocacy, & Women.” ([kaufmandolowich.com](https://www.kaufmandolowich.com/news-resources/kaufman-dolowich-appoints-kristen-swift-as-delaware-office-managing-partner-11-6-2025/?utm_source=openai))
Michael Kaufman, co-managing partner of Kaufman Dolowich, stated, “Kristen’s appointment reflects the firm’s confidence in her vision, leadership, and strong connection to the Delaware legal market. She is a respected voice in the community and a proven advocate for our clients.” ([kaufmandolowich.com](https://www.kaufmandolowich.com/news-resources/kaufman-dolowich-appoints-kristen-swift-as-delaware-office-managing-partner-11-6-2025/?utm_source=openai))
Swift’s appointment is part of Kaufman Dolowich’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in key markets. The firm has been actively growing its presence in Delaware, having added Swift as a partner in February 2024. ([kaufmandolowich.com](https://www.kaufmandolowich.com/news-resources/kaufman-dolowich-gains-more-ground-in-new-delaware-office-adding-partner-kristen-swift-2-20-2024/?utm_source=openai))
With Swift at the helm, Kaufman Dolowich aims to further strengthen its services in Delaware, focusing on areas such as insurance coverage, directors and officers litigation, and real estate law. ([kaufmandolowich.com](https://www.kaufmandolowich.com/news-resources/kaufman-dolowich-appoints-kristen-swift-as-delaware-office-managing-partner-11-6-2025/?utm_source=openai))