“Charitable Planning for Art Collectors: Practical Issues for Advisors (Part 2) – A Two-Part Series for Attorneys and Advisors (Charitable Planning for Art Series)”

The panel discussion will bring a practitioners’ experience to the planning issues that arise when collectors seek to convey art to charitable institutions, during life and at death. The discussion spans the practical mechanics of lifetime donations, family dynamics, fiduciary selection, and proactive strategies to prevent costly disputes. Whether your client is contemplating a major museum gift, navigating family interests, or ensuring a lifetime of collecting translates into meaningful legacy, this program delivers practical guidance and actionable takeaways needed.
Speakers
Samantha Lauri, Esq., Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
Alexandra Darraby, Esq., Art Law Firm®
Caryn Young, Esq., Withers Bergman LLP
John Bacon, J.D., The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- May 14, 2026
- 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
- 1.0
- 1.0
- Virtual Participation
- Opening and Introduction
- Distilling the Collector’s Purpose
- Donating Art During Lifetime
- Family Dynamics and the Indivisibility Problem
- Art Bequests and Death and Fiduciary Selection
- Practical Takeaways
- Q&A
- Samantha Lauri, Esq. (Moderator), Associate, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, New York, NY
- Alexandra Darraby, Esq., Founder and Principal, THE ART LAW FIRM® | A Practice Dedicated to the Global Community of the ArtsTM, Los Angeles, CA
- Caryn R. Young, Esq., Partner, Private Client and Tax, Withers Bergman LLP, New York, NY
- John Bacon, J.D., Deputy Chief Development Officer for Planned Giving, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
12:00 p.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Welcome and Introduction
12:05 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Charitable Planning for Artists: Practical Issues for Advisors
The panel discussion will bring a practitioners’ experience to the planning issues that arise when collectors seek to convey art to charitable institutions, during life and at death. The discussion spans the practical mechanics of lifetime donations, family dynamics, fiduciary selection, and proactive strategies to prevent costly disputes. Whether your client is contemplating a major museum gift, navigating family interests, or ensuring a lifetime of collecting translates into meaningful legacy, this program delivers practical guidance and actionable takeaways needed.
Panel:
1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice
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Program Co-Chairs
Charitable Planning Committee of the Trusts & Estates Law Section, Julia Chu and Samantha Lauri
Fine Arts Committee of the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section, Judith Prowda and Carol Steinberg
- Samantha Lauri, Esq., Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
- Alexandra Darraby, Esq., Art Law Firm®
- Caryn Young, Esq., Withers Bergman LLP
- John Bacon, J.D., The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Webinar
- 0QT71
- Trusts & Estates Law Section
- Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section
- Committee on Continuing Legal Education

