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.
On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its ongoing guidance on COVID-related labor and employment rules, “What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” The updates provide crucial information for employers working through their return-to-work plans. Read more.
June 4, 2021
Law360 mentions Brian Maas and Ronald C. Minkoff as counsel to Mary Beth Buchanan and Bryan Cave. Mr. Minkoff is quoted and notes LabMD’s multiple attempts to make a claim against his clients. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 3, 2021
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook and Marcie Cleary as counsel to Nneka Onuorah. View Article
June 2, 2021
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Rachel Pegrem who is cast in the upcoming TBS Pilot “Space.” View Article
June 2, 2021
Above the Law interviews Jeremy S. Goldman on his Non-Fungible Token (NFT) practice. View Article
June 2, 2021
Playbill mentions Lisa E. Davis as one of the speakers during the Theatre Producers of Color inaugural Producing 101 course. View Article
May 28, 2021
The Hollywood Reporter included Amy Nickin in its Power Lawyers 2021: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys list. View Article
May 26, 2021
Publishers Weekly mentions Lisa E. Davis as counsel to Jessica Nabongo. View Article
May 24, 2021
Variety mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Cliff “Method Man” Smith. View Article
May 21, 2021
For the seventeenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2021 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually. Read more.
May 20, 2021
Business Insider includes Marcie Cleary and Frankfurt Kurnit in their list of the leading attorneys and law firms that represent digital creators across YouTube, Instagram, and other social-media platforms. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 12, 2021
Law360 Pulse quotes Ronald C. Minkoff and Richard Maltz on the Rudolph Giuliani investigation and Andrew Giuliani’s statements on the fight for his father’s law license. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 11, 2021
Sports Business Journal interviews Marcie Cleary for their “What I’m Bingeing On” feature. View Article
May 11, 2021
One News Page shared Wendy Stryker’s article, “New York HERO Act Imposes New Health and Safety Rules on Employers.” View Article
May 10, 2021
Law360 mentions Tiffany Caterina, Marcie Cleary, Daniel Goldberg, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Julie Murray and Adam Osterweil’s promotion to partner. View Article
May 10, 2021
On May 6, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”) into law as a response to COVID-19 safety concerns in connection with New Yorkers returning to in-person work. Read more.
May 7, 2021
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Aida Osman. View Article
May 6, 2021
Reuters quotes Caren Decter on placing Kossoff PLLC into a receivership. View Article
May 6, 2021
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Dani Shapiro. View Article
May 6, 2021
Business Insider quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on Adidas’s new payment terms for agencies. (Behind paywall) View Article
May 4, 2021
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Amanda Seyfried. View Article
April 29, 2021
Law360 and the New York Law Journal mention Ronald C. Minkoff and Tyler Maulsby as counsel to Evan Greebel. (Behind paywall) View Article
April 29, 2021
Shoot Online shared Jeffrey A. Greenbaum’s blog post, “When Consumers 'Buy' Content on iTunes, Does That Mean They Get Access to That Content Forever?” View Article
April 28, 2021
StreetInsider mentions Richard Hofstetter as one of the Comic Relief US Board Members. View Article
April 26, 2021
MediaPost quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on a Supreme Court decision making it harder for the Federal Trade Commission to obtain restitution for consumers who have been harmed by misleading advertising. View Article
April 22, 2021
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