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.
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit in its coverage of Diverse Representation’s partnership with Southern University Law Center for the first-ever Summer Entertainment Immersion Program. View Article
July 19, 2022
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethics violation of a New York Chief Judge for intervening in the disciplinary case of a challenger who threatened to smear her. Read more.
July 14, 2022
In a significant recent decision, In the Matter of Nelson Obus et al. v. New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal, ___ NYS3d ___, 2022 NY Slip Op. 04206 (06/30/2022), the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department, reversed a previous Tax Appeals Tribunal decision concluding that a vacation home constituted a “permanent place of abode” for purposes of New York’s 183-day statutory residence rule. Read more.
July 13, 2022
New York Law Journal quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the appearance of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s resignation because of the ethics probe of her interference in a disciplinary hearing. Read more.
July 13, 2022
Crain’s New York Business includes Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman on the 2022 Notable Diverse Leaders in Law list. Read more.
July 12, 2022
Deadline and Big News Network.com mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Melissa Benoist. View Article
June 29, 2022
Partners Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine Farrelly, Julie Murray, Amy Nickin, Terri Seligman, Hannah Taylor, and Linda Wank signed a letter, and call to action, in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 27, 2022
The Hollywood Reporter quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on Quentin Tarantino’s recent motion to dismiss Miramax’s claim challenging his Pulp Fiction NFT drop. Read more.
June 27, 2022
The California Legislature has passed a new mandatory law requiring companies with more than five California-based employees (one of whom is at least 18 years old) to offer a retirement plan to their employees and report their compliance with the law by June 30, 2022. Read more.
June 27, 2022
We are proud to be named once again to Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)’s 2022 "Best Law Firms for Women" list for our ongoing commitment to women’s advancement, parental leave, flexibility, and family support. Read more.
June 23, 2022
The Los Angeles Times quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the surge of fraud hitting crypto users. Read more.
June 22, 2022
Law360 quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the California Privacy Protection Agency’s release of its regulations for the California Privacy Rights Act. Read more.
June 22, 2022
Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis’s article, “Key Privacy Issues To Consider Before Launching An NFT” is included in Law360's roundup of the stories that generated the most buzz over the past week. View Article
June 21, 2022
dot.LA quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the minimal terms and conditions with NFT collections in relation to ownership and licenses. Read more.
June 15, 2022
The INTA Bulletin published Catherine Farrelly's article, “Protecting Color as a Trademark in the United States—Part 1.” Kristina D'Angelo co-authored the article. Read more.
June 15, 2022
Deadline mentions Sasha Levites as counsel to Nate and Megan Trinrud whose novel, “School Spirits” has been ordered to series by Paramount+. Nate and Megan wrote the pilot and will serve as executive producers of the series. View Article
June 15, 2022
Law360 published Ronald C. Minkoff’s expert analysis column, “Nonprofit Ruling Is An Important Step For Nonlawyer Practice.” Read more.
June 14, 2022
MediaPost cites Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis’s article “Key Privacy Issues to Consider Before Launching an NFT.” View Article
June 13, 2022
Law360 published Daniel M. Goldberg and Zach Lewis’s expert analysis article, “Key Privacy Issues to Consider Before Launching an NFT.” The article suggests that there are five steps in dropping an NFT collection, and examines the privacy and data protection issues brands must consider through each of the five steps. View Article
June 10, 2022
MediaPost quotes Daniel M. Goldberg on the proposed new regulations released by the California Privacy Protection Agency. Read more.
June 10, 2022
The Legal 500 once again praises Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups and attorneys in the 2022 edition of their United States guide. Read more.
June 9, 2022
Law360 Pulse quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the issues that arise as law firm partners age. Read more.
June 8, 2022
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on the licensing structure of the Bored Ape Yacht Club and the theft of actor Seth Green’s "Bored Ape" NFT. Read more.
June 8, 2022
SuperRare Magazine quotes Hannah Taylor on advertising in the metaverse. Read more.
June 8, 2022
Bloomberg Law quotes Brian G. Murphy on the music copyrights drag queens must consider when performing. Read more.
June 6, 2022
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