Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

Emma C. Smizer is an associate in the Interactive Entertainment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. Variety included Ms. Smizer in their Dealmakers of 2023 “Up Next” list. She is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional in U.S. data privacy laws (CIPP/US).

Ms. Smizer advises clients ranging from independent video game developers to leading AAA publishers, offering legal support across a wide array of transactional matters. Her practice is dedicated to supporting clients throughout the entire game production lifecycle, from initial development through post-launch. She frequently supports clients in intellectual property licensing, advertising, co-branding, monetization, and publishing and distribution matters. In her role, Ms. Smizer also works closely with attorneys in traditional entertainment and data privacy to provide holistic legal solutions for the complex demands of the interactive entertainment industry.

Ms. Smizer earned her J.D. from LMU Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. As a law student, Ms. Smizer co-founded the Legal Name & Gender Marker Change Project, a pro bono clinic that provides legal services to the transgender and non-binary communities in the Greater Los Angeles area. During the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, she volunteered with the Small Businesses Law Student Support Program of the Berkeley Center for Law and Business, assisting small businesses seeking to access CARES Act benefits. Ms. Smizer also served as President of OUTLaw and the Entertainment and Sports Law Society.

Ms. Smizer is a member of the Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel, where she serves on the Emerging Leaders Board. She is admitted to practice in California.