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
Marcie Cleary is a partner in the Entertainment Group representing a range of individual and corporate clients across the film, television, digital, and book publishing industries. Ms. Cleary negotiates and structures media and entertainment deals for actors, athletes, writers, directors, producers, news correspondents, authors, podcasters, influencers, and media and entertainment companies.
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Mobile App Privacy Series Part 1: Top Risks & Latest Enforcements in the US
Daniel M. Goldberg uncovers the top legal risks facing mobile apps today and how new state and federal laws are reshaping enforcement in this webinar with Privado.ai co-founder and CEO Vaibhav Antil. Details and registration here.
July 31 2025
NAD 2025 Annual Conference Workshop
Terri J. Seligman is presenting at the 2025 National Advertising Division (NAD) Annual Conference Pre-Conference Workshop, dedicated to NAD fundamentals. Details and registration here.
September 15 2025
