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
The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 Power List: The Top 33 Attorneys for A-List Athletes, Teams, and Leagues
The Hollywood Reporter includes Marcie Cleary and Christopher R. Chase on its 2025 "Power" list of the top 33 attorneys for A-list athletes, teams, and leagues. Honorees were selected based on client portfolios, groundbreaking cases, scope of deals and for their reputation among their colleagues. Read more.
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Our Attorneys
Christopher R. Chase is a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit where he practices intellectual property, advertising, sports, and entertainment law. The 2023-2025 editions of Best Lawyers lists Mr. Chase for his advertising work; Super Lawyers has named him a 2019-2025 “Top-Rated Lawyer” in Entertainment & Sports, Media & Advertising, and Intellectual Property; and The Legal 500 listed him as a “Next Generation Partner” in 2020, and a “Leading Partner” in 2021-2025 for Advertising and Marketing (Transactional & Regulatory).
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
2025 Just For Laughs Festival
Marcie Cleary leads the roundtable discussion, “Sign Here: No-Nonsense Tips for Your First Contract” during the 2025 Just for Laughs Festival / ComedyPRO in Montreal, Canada. Details here.
July 25 2025
Hot Topics in IP Law
Nicholas M. Medellin is speaking on the "Hot Topics in IP Law" panel for the IP Institute at the Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair (National LGBTQ+ Bar) in New York City. Details here.
July 30 2025
