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January 7th, 2026
Frankfurt Kurnit Law Firm Promotes Joshua M. Lewin to Partner
Mr. Lewin’s practice focuses on representing talent in film, television, theater, and publishing transactions, including clients such as Amanda Seyfried, Josh Radnor, J.C. Chandor, and Gabriel Sherman. In 2025, he was recognized by Variety in its “Legal Impact Report.”
"Josh’s promotion to partner reflects his outstanding legal ability, and the respect he commands across the firm and the industry,” said Entertainment Group partner Andrew Hurwitz. “Josh’s intellectual rigor, tireless advocacy, and meticulous approach make him an invaluable advisor to our clients and a trusted colleague.”
In addition to his talent representation practice, Mr. Lewin advises leading rightsholders, including bestselling authors such as Dean Koontz and Mick Herron, as well as major literary estates such as Agatha Christie Ltd., John le Carré Limited, and The Astrid Lindgren Company. He is also a go-to advisor for established and emerging video game studios, including Mob Entertainment.
“Josh is a terrific lawyer and colleague and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome him as a partner,” said Frankfurt Kurnit Managing Partner Jeffrey A. Greenbaum.
Mr. Lewin joined the firm in 2020 and was originally based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Mr. Lewin graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Cinema-Television Production and received his J.D. from UCLA School of Law with a specialization in Entertainment, Media and Intellectual Property Law.
About Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz, PC
Founded almost fifty years ago, Frankfurt Kurnit has long been recognized as a leading firm on the cutting edge of entertainment, media, advertising, IP, digital technology, and the legal profession. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, the firm’s attorneys combine deep industry knowledge, passion for their areas of expertise, and results-driven advice to guide clients through complex issues, transactions, and disputes.
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November 17, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Wendy Heilbut has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner in the firm’s Corporate & Finance Group. Read more.
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Holly Melton Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Group
May 8th, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Holly Melton has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner in the firm’s Advertising Group. Ms. Melton joins Frankfurt Kurnit from Crowell & Moring, where she co-led the firm’s advertising practice. Read more.
May 8 2025
Jason Howell Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Group
January 28th, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Jason Howell has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner and as Co-Chair of the firm’s Advertising Group. Mr. Howell joins Frankfurt Kurnit from Perkins Coie, where he led the firm’s advertising practice. Read more.
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