Frankfurt Kurnit is a diverse and inclusive law firm both in composition and practice. We are signatories to the New York City Bar’s Statement of Diversity Principles and believe that employing people with varied experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints leads to a firm with different and innovative ideas, knowledge, and approaches, and creates an internal culture that encourages positive relationships and communication. This also allows the firm to appreciate and service clients with varied perspectives and backgrounds.
In 2023, we were proud to have been honored by Lawyers of Color (LoC) with their Aspire Diversity Award. Partners Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman were also recognized by The New York Law Journal as 2022 Diversity Initiative honorees.
We regularly host events for our clients, attorneys, and staff, leveraging Frankfurt Kurnit’s deep ties to the media, entertainment, and academic circles. We have hosted roundtable discussions, lectures, and working sessions led by prominent authors and experts on important and cutting-edge issues.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa E. Davis at (212) 826-5530 or ldavis@fkks.com.
Tyler Maulsby is interviewed on Bloomberg Law's "On the Merits" podcast in the episode "When Lawyers Need a Malpractice Lawyer, They Call Him." He discusses what trends he's seeing and how his clients react when they get hit with a charge of malpractice. Listen here.
August 14, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to writers Andrew Deutschman and Jason Pagan, who are writing the script for Paramount's new horror thriller film, "Crawl 2". View Article
August 13, 2024
The Officers of the New York County Lawyers Association congratulate Ronald C. Minkoff, NYCLA Vice President and Co-Chair of NYCLA’s Professionalism & Professional Discipline Committee, for being presented with the lifetime achievement Kettlewell Award. The award was presented by the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers and recognizes Mr. Minkoff’s professionalism and excellence in a 40-year career as a legal ethics and professional responsibility lawyer. View Article
August 5, 2024
(Chicago, IL) Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz litigation partner and chair of the firm’s Professional Responsibility Group, Ronald C. Minkoff, was honored by the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) with the Charles W. Kettlewell Award. Read more.
August 5, 2024
The American Bar Association quotes Tyler Maulsby on why the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) including client due diligence is an important issue for lawyers. Mr. Maulsby notes getting the CTA wrong could be a federal offense, and he explains the biggest risks. View Article
August 1, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Emmy-nominated breakout star Nava Mau, who will be joining the fifth and final season of the Netflix hit series, "You." View Article
July 30, 2024
Deadline mentions Marcie Cleary as counsel to Gina Yashere, who has joined the cast of "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" in a recurring role. Yashere will play an Academy instructor in the Paramount+ series. View Article
July 26, 2024
Westlaw published Terri Seligman's article, "AI Powered Detection App Gets FTC Scrutiny" on the FTC's concerns regarding advertising claims surrounding a STI “detecting” app in their Health Law Daily Wrap Up. View Article
July 25, 2024
Cybersecurity Law Report published Richard Borden and Andrew Folks’ article, “What Regulated Companies Need to Know About the SEC’s Final Amendments to Regulation S-P.” View Article
July 25, 2024
The International Trademark Association published Catherine M.C. Farrelly's article, "Ten Tips and Tricks for Navigating the USPTO’s New Search Tool." View Article
July 24, 2024
Chambers and Partners includes Linda J. Wank in their 2024 High Net Worth Guide for her expertise in Private Wealth Law: Mid-market. View Article
July 18, 2024
Vault has named Frankfurt Kurnit one of the best 2025 New York midsized law firms. The professional industry research company honored the top 25 of the 180 participating firms. Read more.
July 10, 2024
Opening a restaurant can be an exciting venture, filled with the promise of creativity, community, and culinary delights. For investors, there is the allure of high returns and a tangible, enjoyable product. However, it’s also a business that operates under a complex web of legal regulations with potential pitfalls for restaurateurs and investors alike. To help those new to the industry, we have compiled a list of five key legal considerations to keep in mind when either opening or investing in a restaurant. Read more.
July 1, 2024
Law360 mentions Tyler Maulsby, John B. Harris, Tricia L. Legittino, and Kristen G. Niven as counsel to former Gibson Dunn & Crutcher partner Mark Perry, was awarded $557,371 plus retirement benefits from his former employer after leaving in 2022 to join Weil Gotshal & Manges. View Article
June 28, 2024
The Legal 500 praises four of our practice groups in 2024: Advertising & Marketing, Media & Entertainment, Advertising & Marketing (Litigation), and Cyber Law (Data Privacy & Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted thirty of our attorneys individually. Read more.
June 24, 2024
Brand Communicator mentions Jeffrey A. Greenbaum as a moderator for a panel on authentic diversity and inclusion in advertising during the 2024 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. View Article
June 20, 2024
Variety mentions Victoria Cook and Hayden Goldblatt as counsel to Jim Jarmusch whose next film "Father Mother Sister Brother” will star Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Tom Waits, Charlotte Rampling, Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat. View Article
June 18, 2024
Variety mentions Hayden Goldblatt and Frankfurt Kurnit as participants in the 13th NY Film & Entertainment Soccer Tournament for charity hosted at the Tribeca Festival. View Article
June 17, 2024
Frankfurt Kurnit sponsors the Interactive Advertising Bureau's (IAB) State Privacy Law Insights Q2 Edition. The edition covers three primary state law trends from the past few months, with a focus on the latest wave of comprehensive state privacy laws and their positioning in the existing legal patchwork, WA and NV's new consumer health data regulations, and enforcement trends and regulatory activity in CA and CT. View Article
June 17, 2024
Law360 quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on the recent 'Trump Too Small' apparel trademark that the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously concluded was not a free speech violation. View Article
June 14, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter includes Amy Nickin in its Power Lawyers 2024: Hollywood's Top 100 Attorneys list. View Article
June 12, 2024
Inc. Magazine quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the recent explosion of venture funding in addiction treatment startups and the various legal and privacy concerns that come with building technology that has outpaced the scope of current regulations. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 11, 2024
Jeremy S. Goldman and Joseph R. Taylor are listed as Southern California Super Lawyers for 2024. Daniel M. Goldberg, Bram Schumer, Joshua D. Tate, and Alycia S.Tulloch are included as a “Rising Star.”
June 11, 2024
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to actor, writer, and producer Jordan Firstman, who will join Odessa A'zion, Miles Robbins, and True Whitaker in Rachel Sennott's upcoming HBO comedy pilot. View Article
June 10, 2024
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to "Ralph Breaks the Internet" director Phil Johnston, whose newest animated feature "The Twits" will debut on Netflix in 2025. View Article
June 7, 2024
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