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August 16th, 2018
The Best Lawyers in America 2019
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit.
The Best Lawyers in America 2019 praised 20 Frankfurt Kurnit lawyers: Christopher R. Chase (Advertising Law), Victoria S. Cook (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), Lisa E. Davis (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), Michael P. Frankfurt (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), Jeffrey A. Greenbaum (Advertising Law and Copyright Law), Richard B. Heller (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), Richard Hofstetter (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), Andrew Hurwitz (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), Candice Kersh (Advertising Law), Rick Kurnit (Advertising Law, Copyright Law, Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Media Law and Trademark Law), Brian E. Maas (Criminal Defense: White-Collar), Richard M. Maltz (Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law), Ronald C. Minkoff (Commercial Litigation, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law, Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement), Brian G. Murphy (Advertising Law and Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), Edward H. Rosenthal (Litigation - Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), Terri J. Seligman (Advertising Law), Thomas D. Selz (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), Barbara E. Shiers (Trusts and Estates), Joseph R. Taylor (Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television), and Linda J. Wank (Trusts and Estates).
In addition, Best Lawyers named Jeffrey A. Greenbaum “Lawyer of the Year” for Copyright Law, and named Ronald C. Minkoff “Lawyer of the Year” for Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants.
Other Praise
Power Lawyers 2025: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter includes Andrew Hurwitz in its “Power Lawyers” list of the top 100 entertainment attorneys in Hollywood for 2025. View Article
April 4 2025
Billboard Names Jacqueline Charlesworth to Its Women In Music Hall of Fame
Billboard magazine has again selected Frankfurt Kurnit partner Jacqueline Charlesworth for its Women in Music Hall of Fame. This singular honor recognizes artists, creators, producers, and executives for their contributions to the music industry and community. The award ceremony will take place on March 29 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. The magazine previously named Ms. Charlesworth Woman Executive of the Year for helping to create and pass the Music Modernization Act, landmark legislation that updated the U.S. music licensing system to streamline the licensing and payment process for digital music services.
March 24 2025
Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers (2025)
Lawdragon recognizes twenty Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers guide for 2025. View Article
March 11 2025
