Stuart M. Bumpas, J.D., LL.M., received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law, and his LL.M. from The George Washington University Law School. He earned his B.A. from Brown University.

Stuart brings decades of experience serving nonprofit organizations, art collectors, museums, schools, and charitable foundations. His distinguished career includes serving as Assistant to the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, as well as General Counsel for the Dallas Museum of Art, The Hockaday School, and The Dallas Foundation.

He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America^® for more than 35 years and continues to be a leader in the fields of tax, employee benefits, and nonprofit law. Stuart also serves on boards and committees across the arts, education, and healthcare communities, reflecting his deep commitment to philanthropy and public service.

Education & Accreditations

• • University of Texas School of Law
    J.D.
  • The University of George Washington Law School   
    LL.M.
  • Brown University
    B.A.
  • State Bar of Texas
  • State Bar of District Columbia

Honors & Awards

• • D Magazine, Best Lawyers in Dallas, Tax: Trusts & Estates (2025)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (1989-2026), Nonprofit / Charities Law (2008-2026), Tax Law (2019-2026), Trusts and Estates (2008-2026)
  • Who’s Who in America
  • The Hockaday School, Honorary Alum Award (2017)
  • Dallas Historical Society, Award for Excellence in Philanthropy (2016)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Nonprofit/Charities (2014)
  • Super Lawyers® Texas, Employee Benefits (2003-2006, 2009-2013

Professional Memberships & Designations

• • Member, State Bar of Texas
  • Member, American Bar Association, Section of Taxation, Committees on Employee Benefits and Exempt Organizations
  • Member, Dallas Bar Association
  • Former chairman, Committee on Legal Aspects of the Arts, State Bar of Texas
  • Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
  • Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
  • Member and Board Member, Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations
  • Member, Council on Foreign Relations
  • Adjunct professor, Southern Methodist University School of Law (1977)

Publications & Speeches

• • Moderator, “Issues and Recent Developments in Art Law,” Locke Lord and Christie’s, London Office, November 21, 2024.
  • Panelist, “Institute for Transnational Law: Art Law Panel,” University of Texas School of Law, April 27, 2022.
  • Speaker, “Issues Affecting Museums – Part 1,” Locke Lord, September 30, 2021.
  • Moderator, “Art Financing in the Era of COVID-19,” Locke Lord, June 18, 2020.
  • Moderator, “Issues and Recent Developments in Art Law – Series II, Part 2: Art Patronage: Private Art Collecting and Museum Philanthropy,” Locke Lord, March 6, 2020.
  • Co-author, “More Relief for Shuttered Venue Operators,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 8, 2021.
  • Author, “CARES Act Guide: Overview of Expanded Charitable Contribution Limits,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, March 28, 2020.
  • Author, “Section 4943: An Overview,” The Tax Lawyer, Winter, 1974

Community Service & Personal Interests

• • • Board of trustees, Southwestern Medical Foundation
    • Board of directors, Callier Center for Communication Disorders
    • Executive committee, Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University
    • Trustee, Dallas Museum of Art Executive committee
    • Trustee, The Lamplighter School Trustee
      • Executive committee, Goodwill Industries
    • Steering Committee Chairman, Friends of Alzheimer’s Disease Center,UT Southwestern Medical School
    • Board of Trustees, Child Care Group