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June 14th, 2016
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2016
For the twelfth consecutive year Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized Frankfurt Kurnit. Chambers USA ranked us for our: Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory, Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, Media & Entertainment: Entertainment Litigation, and Media & Entertainment: Film, Music, Television & Theater work.
On our advertising practice:
What the team is known for: "A top-tier advertising and marketing practice that advises clients on state and federal regulatory compliance and a comprehensive range of transactional matters. Acts for clients from a range of industries including consumer products, fashion and entertainment."
Strengths (Quotes from clients): "An excellent firm with great lawyers"
Significant clients: Staples, Mars, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, PepsiCo, The Clorox Company.
On our media and entertainment practice:
What the team is known for: "Handles an array of litigation matters in the media and entertainment area, with a particular focus on copyright infringement claims and right of publicity disputes ... renowned for its work in theater and film, but also known for its growing presence in television work. Also experienced representing clients in the fashion, publishing, digital media, music and news spaces."
Strengths (Quotes from clients): "They are an outstanding firm when it comes to theater, film and TV."... "All around, they are just great lawyers and really good people."
Significant clients: Robert De Niro, The Tribeca Film Festival, RatPac Documentary Films, Gannett Company, Time.
On our intellectual property practice:
What the team is known for: "Well-regarded trademark and copyright specialists with wide-ranging experience representing clients in the fashion, entertainment and media spaces. Regularly engaged to advise high-profile clients on brand management, and IP issues relating to commercial transactions and litigation."
Strengths (Quotes from clients): "A very good IP boutique"
Significant clients: Bonhams & Butterfields, Pernod-Ricard, National Hockey League, Newsweek, Scholastic.
Chambers praised the following Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys individually: Jeffrey A Greenbaum, Richard B Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Candice Kersh, Mark Merriman, Brian Murphy, Edward H Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, and Maura Wogan, and listed Rick Kurnit as a 'Star Individual'.
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
