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December 19th, 2024
Variety’s Dealmakers 2024
Variety features Andrew Hurwitz on its list of the top entertainment industry dealmakers for 2024.
Hurwitz cut deals for an impressive roster of franchise players like DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn (pacts to write/direct/produce “Superman” feature and second season of “Peacemaker” series) and former Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Jennifer Lee (return to filmmaking with the sequels “Frozen 3” and “4”) and other marquee clients including Aaron Sorkin, J.C. Chandor and the Agatha Christie Estate.
-YouTubes of the world vs. traditional media: “It’s hundreds of millions of people that don’t have to pay for [content] versus a shrinking audience where they have to pay a lot for it,” he says. “So if I look into a crystal ball, I see less not more movies and TV shows being produced.”
See full list here.
Other Praise
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
Media Law International (2025) Ranks Frankfurt Kurnit a Top Firm and Edward H. Rosenthal a Leading Lawyer
Media Law International, an independent publisher singularly focused on media law, has ranked Frankfurt Kurnit as a Tier 1 firm and selected Edward H. Rosenthal as a leading lawyer in its 2025 guide to global leaders. The directory specializes in law firm rankings and thought leadership across 60 jurisdictions based on research that evaluates law firm capabilities, market influence and sector specialization. Read more.
April 11 2025
