Chessie da Parma

Chessie is an associate in the Litigation and Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Groups at Frankfurt Kurnit.

Ms. da Parma advises companies and individuals in a wide range of disputes, including commercial litigation, intellectual property matters, and professional responsibility issues.  While in the UK, Ms. da Parma represented major lenders and UK clearing banks in both consumer and commercial litigation matters.

Prior to joining Frankfurt Kurnit, Ms. da Parma was a litigation associate at TLT LLP based in Bristol, UK, and worked at a litigation boutique in New York.  She is admitted to practice in New York and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as England and Wales (non-practicing).

education

New York University School of Law (LL.M., 2022)

University of Law, UK (GDL, 2013; LLM LPC, 2014)

University of St Andrews, UK (M.A. Hons., International Relations, 2010)

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Responding to AI Fake-Citation Sanctions: The Rule 11 Safe Harbor, the Sanctions Hearing, and the Aftermath

Ronald C. Minkoff, Jeremy Bates, and Chessie da Parma are panelists on the CLE, "Responding to AI Fake-Citation Sanctions: The Rule 11 Safe Harbor, the Sanctions Hearing, and the Aftermath" hosted by myLawCLE.  Read more.

December 10 2026

Past Speaking Engagements

UK Lawyers In New York Back to School Drinks

Chessie da Parma and UK Lawyers in New York host an exclusive evening to celebrate the vibrant connections between the UK and US legal communities. The reception will be held at the offices of Frankfurt Kurnit in downtown Manhattan. Space is limited. Please email rsvp@fkks.com to register.

September 9 2025

Social Media’s Impact on Ethics in the Practice of Law

Kristen G. Niven and Chessie da Parma present, "Social Media's Impact on Ethics in the Practice of Law" during a webinar hosted by myLawCLE. Details here.

March 29 2024

news & press

Frankfurt Kurnit Advises Charlesbank Capital Partners as Ethics Counsel in Record Setting MSO Transaction

Frankfurt Kurnit advised Charlesbank Capital Partners on legal ethics and issues in connection with its strategic investment in the management services organization (MSO) formed to support Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP.  Read more.

Frankfurt Kurnit Client Northwell Health Gets Big Win in Battle with NYU Langone Health System

In a battle between two of the largest healthcare systems in the New York metropolitan area, a New York federal court on March 1st handed an early win to Frankfurt Kurnit client Northwell Health. NYU Langone Health System (“NYU Langone”) sued Northwell Health alleging false advertising and trade dress infringement (i.e., infringement of the overall design and appearance of NYU Langone’s advertisements)—under state and federal law. Read more.