Real estate lawyer leaves big footsteps in Jewish and secular charities

ROB KAUFMANN is a stand-up guy — literally and figuratively. Literally, since he’s more of a stander than a sitter. The work surfaces in his lofty corner office at Brownstein Farber Hyatt Schreck are all chest-high and the only chairs in sight are clearly meant for visitors. The successful attorney and energetic community activist feels that standing up is healthier than sitting down. At 53, he looks pretty fit and trim, so who can argue with him? Figuratively, since Kaufmann is one of those people who says he tries to do the right thing, who seems to take that ideal for granted, and who isn’t afraid to say so. His stand-up nature also extends to modesty. Despite the fact that he’s one of the top attorneys […]