Media, Culture & Commerce
Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities in New York City, Frankfurt Kurnit now provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. With leading practices in entertainment, advertising, intellectual property, technology, litigation, corporate & finance, estate planning, charitable organizations, professional responsibility and other areas, The National Law Journal again named us to its "Midsize Hot List." The Legal 500 describes us as an "exemplary practice [that] well and truly earns its five-star rating." And Chambers USA praises us as “top-notch,” “well-regarded,” and “highly respected.” Whether you are a Fortune 500 company, a start-up, or an individual, Frankfurt Kurnit can help you face challenging legal and business issues and meet your goals with the most efficient and practical solution.
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News & Press
Frankfurt Kurnit Promotes Sean Jefferson to Partner
January 3rd, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC is pleased to announce that it has elected Sean Jefferson as a partner effective January 1, 2025. Sean will be a partner in the firm’s Entertainment Group. He is based in the firm's New York office. Read more.
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Our Attorneys
Sean Jefferson is a partner in the Entertainment Group. Sean represents production companies and financiers in structuring and executing complex single- and multi-picture (slate) financing transactions. He advises international co-productions on capital raises involving debt, equity and production incentives from foreign governments. He also advises private equity and fund managers transitioning into media and entertainment.
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Artificial Intelligence Law 2025
Hannah Taylor is a panelist at the Practising Law Institute's Artificial Intelligence Law 2025 Conference. Hannah and fellow thought-leaders will discuss rights of privacy/rights of publicity and commercial speech in the Age of AI. Details here.
January 23 2025
Top Provisions to Look Out for When Negotiating a Restaurant Lease
Larry Welch is a speaker for the session, "Top Provisions to Look Out for When Negotiating a Restaurant Lease" during a webinar hosted by the Federal Bar Association. Details here.
January 23 2025
