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
Fact or Fiction: Legal Issues in Docudramas
Melissa Georges is a speaker for the session “Fact or Fiction: Legal Issues in Docudramas,” at the New York State Bar Association. Details here.
January 16 2025
Global Advertising Law: Year in Review
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is presenting the webinar, “Global Advertising Law: Year in Review,” sponsored by the Practising Law Institute. He is presenting the webinar with members of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance from Canada, India, Kenya, Mexico, and Slovakia. Details here.
January 16 2025
