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.
Deadline mentions Hayden Goldblatt as counsel to filmmaker Beth de Araújo whose feature debut, “Soft & Quiet” has been acquired by Momentum Pictures. View Article
October 14, 2022
Law360 published Ariel Radow and Jordyn Milewski’s article, “Kellogg Ruling Guides On Easing Consumer Labeling 'Beef.'” Read more.
October 13, 2022
The New York Law Journal covers Rick Borden’s move to partner in our Privacy & Data Security Group in its announcement of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys. View Article
October 12, 2022
CoinDesk quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on ownership of the intellectual property of an NFT. Read more.
October 11, 2022
On October 3, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it entered into a $1.26 million settlement with Kim Kardashian over her social media promotion of the EMAX token without disclosing payment she received from token issuer, EthereumMax. The matter provides important lessons for advertisers. Read more.
October 10, 2022
Bizcommunity quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Daniel M. Goldberg on the release of the second edition of the two-volume set, “Privacy Law: A Global Legal Perspective on Data Protection Relating to Advertising & Marketing.” Read more.
October 10, 2022
The Media Law Resource Center’s MediaLawLetter published Nicole Bergstrom and Molly G. Rothschild’s article, “Judge Finds Virginia Obscenity Statute Unconstitutional and Dismisses Attempt to Have Two Books Declared Obscene.” (Behind paywall) View Article
October 7, 2022
The New York Law Journal speaks with Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman on the challenges, inspirations, and their proudest accomplishments related to diversity and inclusion in law. View Article
October 7, 2022
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Josh Radnor. View Article
September 30, 2022
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Oakes Fegley. View Article
September 30, 2022
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Josh Pais. View Article
September 30, 2022
For the 12th year, Crain's New York Business includes Frankfurt Kurnit on its annual list of the 100 Best Places to Work in New York City. View Article
September 29, 2022
The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Hannah Taylor, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Aaron Deitsch, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Jordyn Milewski, and Adam Osterweil are listed as “Rising Stars.” Read more.
September 29, 2022
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ABA’s ethics committee statement that lawyers representing themselves cannot communicate with another represented person in the matter and instead must go through the individual's lawyer. Read more.
September 29, 2022
The Wall Street Journal quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on how California’s data privacy laws are affecting marketers. Read more.
September 29, 2022
Gregory Boyd and Daniel M. Goldberg are quoted in Cybersecurity Law Report’s article, “Metaverse IRL: Tackling Privacy Amid the Rampant Hype and Burst of Deals.” Read more.
September 27, 2022
Marcie Cleary is a guest on the Media Clips Podcast discussing ways her clients are expanding new media, and exploring the revenue streams that accompany these new opportunities. Listen here.
September 26, 2022
Deadline mentions Scott Goldman as counsel to Hannah Rose May whose comic book Rogues’ Gallery is being adapted into a TV series. View Article
September 22, 2022
Crain’s New York Business covers Rick Borden’s move to Frankfurt Kurnit as a partner in the Privacy & Data Security Group. View Article
September 19, 2022
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to comedian, television writer, and award-winning author Chloé Hilliard. View Article
September 16, 2022
The Block quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on ownership and copyright for NFT projects. Read more.
September 14, 2022
Law360 mentions Jeremy S. Goldman and Kristen Niven as counsel to Shake Shack. (Behind paywall) View Article
September 14, 2022
Deadline mentions Marcie Cleary as counsel to Kevin Iso. View Article
September 13, 2022
Rick Borden has joined Frankfurt Kurnit as a partner in its Privacy & Data Security Group. Mr. Borden, who will be based in the firm’s New York office, joins Frankfurt Kurnit from Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Read more.
September 12, 2022
The INTA Bulletin published Kimberly Maynard’s article, “Applying B&B Hardware to Issues Before the Federal Courts: Beyond Likelihood of Confusion—Part 2.” Read more.
September 7, 2022
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