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August 20th, 2020
The Best Lawyers in America 2021
Best Lawyers in America praised 31 Frankfurt Kurnit lawyers in the 2021 edition:
S. Gregory Boyd (Advertising Law)
Christopher R. Chase (Advertising Law)
Victoria S. Cook (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Lisa E. Davis (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Michael P. Frankfurt (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum (Advertising Law and Copyright Law)
Richard B. Heller (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Richard Hofstetter (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Andrew Hurwitz (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Candice Kersh (Advertising Law)
Rick Kurnit (Advertising Law, Copyright Law, Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Media Law and Trademark Law)
Brian E. Maas (Criminal Defense: White-Collar)
Richard M. Maltz (Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law)
Mark Merriman (Entertainment Law – Theatre)
Ronald C. Minkoff (Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, "Lawyer of the Year" for Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement)
Brian G. Murphy (Advertising Law and Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Edward H. Rosenthal (Litigation - Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Alan Sacks (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Terri J. Seligman (Advertising Law)
Thomas D. Selz (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Barbara E. Shiers (Trusts and Estates)
Hannah Taylor (Advertising Law)
Joseph R. Taylor (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Linda J. Wank (Trusts and Estates)
S. Jean Ward (Entertainment Law – Theatre)
Michael R. Williams (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television)
Additionally, Marcie Cleary (Entertainment and Sports Law), Sean Jefferson (Entertainment and Sports Law), Christina M. Jenkins (Trusts and Estates), Sasha Levites (Entertainment and Sports Law), and Matthew R.D. Vittone (Intellectual Property Law) are listed as “Ones to Watch.”
Other Praise
ALM | GlobeSt Names Larry Welch on 2025 Influencers in Retail Real Estate List
ALM | GlobeSt magazine has honored Larry Welch, listing him as a "2025 Influencer in Retail Real Estate." GlobeSt selects the influencers based on their industry impact, accomplishments, and contributions in driving forward the retail real estate sector. The article noted how Mr. Welch integrates the firm’s IP expertise into real estate transactions, “offering clients a comprehensive approach that extends beyond traditional leasing, buying, and selling.” View article (cost-free subscription required).
May 14 2025
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to 2025 List of “Best Law Firms for Talent”
We are proud to be named once again to Seramount’s “Best Law Firms for Talent” (formerly Best Law Firms for Women) list for our ongoing commitment to inclusive best practices that help all lawyers thrive and do their best work. Read more.
April 23 2025
Billboard Again Names Jacqueline Charlesworth in Its Top Music Lawyers List
Billboard magazine has selected Frankfurt Kurnit partner Jacqueline Charlesworth as one of its “2025 Top Music Lawyers.” The publication has referred to its annual list as “featuring the savviest legal counselors throughout the music industry.” In addition to noting her career highlights and recent successful representations, the article quoted her advice to musicians using AI to create songs. Ms. Charlesworth has been recognized by Billboard with this honor every year since 2018.
April 21 2025
