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.

  • News & Press

    Frankfurt Kurnit Adds Litigation Partner Jacqueline Charlesworth in Los Angeles

    Frankfurt Kurnit has added Jacqueline Charlesworth as a partner in the firm's Litigation Group. Read more.

  • Our Attorneys

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    Jacqueline Charlesworth is a partner in the Litigation Group. Ms. Charlesworth, former general counsel of the U.S. Copyright Office, is a nationally known litigator and transactional attorney who represents clients in copyright disputes and complex licensing deals, with a particular focus on music.

  • Upcoming Speaking Engagements

    Law, Music, and You: A Discussion of Current Legal Issues and Legislation in the Music Industry and How It May Affect You

    Jacqueline Charlesworth is a panelist for the session, "Law, Music, and You: A Discussion of Current Legal Issues and Legislation in the Music Industry and How It May Affect You," sponsored by the California Copyright Conference. Details here

    September 10 2024

    Professionalism: The Rules and Some New Ideas (2024 Edition)

    Ronald C. Minkoff and John B. Harris are panelists in the webinar, "Professionalism: The Rules and Some New Ideas (2024 Edition)," hosted by MyLawCLE. Details here.

    September 18 2024