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 Named Law Firm of the Year for Entertainment Law — Motion Pictures & Television by Best Law Firms

    Best Lawyers' “Best Law Firms” has named Frankfurt Kurnit the Law Firm of the Year for Entertainment Law — Motion Pictures & Television for 2025. Additionally, we are nationally ranked for 7 practice areas and metro ranked in 10 practice areas for 2025. Read more.

  • Our Attorneys

    Featured Attorney Headshot

    Lisa E. Davis is a partner and Co-Chair of the firm's Entertainment Group. She serves on the firm's Policy Committee and is Co-Chair of the firm's Diversity Committee. She represents businesses and celebrities in the film, television, publishing, music, theatre, and sports industries.

  • Upcoming Speaking Engagements

    MLRC: Advertising & Commercial Speech Committee Meeting

    Terri J. Seligman and Katelyn J. Patton present a webinar on the FTC's "Click-to-Cancel" Rule and California's amended Automatic Renewal Law at the Media Law Resource Center's (MLRC's) Advertising & Commercial Speech Committee meeting. The discussion also covers practical implications and key takeaways for compliance.

    December 13 2024

    Practising Law Institute’s “Staying Out of Trouble 2024”

    Ronald C. Minkoff chairs Practising Law Institute's program, "Staying Out of Trouble 2024." He provides opening remarks and serves as on a panel addressing ethics and cybersecurity, and a panel discussing applying the Rules of Professional Conduct to private speech and conduct. Details here.

    December 18 2024