In the Press
Winslow Fegley Joins Javier Bardem in Sony’s ‘Lyle, Lyle Crocodile’
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Winslow Fegley. View Article
July 30, 2021
Creating Enterprise Value: AI, Talent, Risk & Growth Strategies for Agency Leaders:
A Business Conference for Agency CFOs, CEOs, Presidents, Managing Principals & Owners
Program Overview:
This conference is designed to address strategic, financial, operational, and legal issues that can afect agency profitability, valuation, leadership succession, risk management, and long-term enterprise value. Through a combination of expert presentations and executive discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into the opportunities and challenges facing agency leaders in an increasingly complex business environment.
12:00 PM – 12:25 PM
Registration, Lunch and Welcome
12:25 PM – 1:10 PM
AI’s Impact on Agency Processes, Economics, Pricing, and Profitability and Negotiating Agreements With Clients to Address These Issues
Artificial intelligence is reshaping agency operations, economics, client expectations, and risk profiles. This session will examine how agencies can leverage AI to improve eficiency and profitability while addressing evolving contractual and governance considerations.
Topics Covered
What clients to understand about the use of AI, costs and eficiencies.
Intellectual property, ownership and compliance considerations
AI's impact on agency business models and economics
Client expectations regarding AI usage and disclosure
Pitch and procurement pressures
Key contractual protections and risk allocation provision
Governance frameworks for AI review and approval
Speakers: Candice Kersh and Karen Lo (Special Group)
1:10 PM – 1:50 PM
Building an Ownership Culture: Equity Participation & Long-Term Incentive Strategies
Topics Covered
Equity participation structures for key employees and next-generation leaders
Employee Participation Units (EPUs), phantom equity, profits interests, and other incentive alternatives
Balancing founder control with meaningful employee ownership opportunities
Designing long-term incentive programs that align performance and succession goals
Rewarding key contributors without giving up unnecessary control
Roll-over equity particularly in private equity roll ups
Speakers: Wendy Heilbut and Mark Himmelsbach (Episode Four)
1:50 PM - 2:40 PM
Diversification Opportunities, Including SaaS, IP licensing, Investment, and Branded Entertainment
Many agencies are exploring new revenue streams and proprietary assets that can improve growth, valuation, and long-term sustainability.
Topics Covered
SaaS and technology licensing opportunities
Development and monetization of agency intellectual property
Proprietary technology and data products
Strategic investments and ownership interests
Branded entertainment and content ventures
Building value through scalable, non-service-based assets
Speakers: Greg Boyd, Chris Chase and Ben Moskowitz
2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Networking Break
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
M&A Readiness, Succession Planning & Deal Structures
Whether you're thinking about growth through acquisition, bringing in an investor, transitioning ownership, or eventually selling your agency, understanding the deal process is critical. This session will demystify how agency transactions work, what to expect during a sale process, and the key deal terms, structures, and negotiation points that can materially afect outcomes for founders and owners.
Topics Covered
Who is buying agencies today and why
Strategic buyers versus private equity investors
What the sale process looks like from start to finish
Valuation drivers and factors that influence deal value
Earn-outs, rollover equity, and other key deal structures
Deal terms that commonly surprise agency owners
Preparing for diligence and avoiding common pitfalls
Building the right advisory team and preparing for a successful transaction
Speakers: Lee Silver, Gavin McElroy and Michael Sidler (Madison Alley)
3:35 PM - 4:15 PM
Talent Risk Management and Employment Issues
Managing talent-related risks has become increasingly challenging, particularly as agencies engage a broader ecosystem of employees, contractors, creators, and influencers.
Topics Covered
Employee versus independent contractor classification
Compensation and payment compliance considerations
California-specific workforce requirements
Background checks and screening practices
Risk management when engaging creators and influencers
Speakers: Wendy Stryker and Tiffany Caterina
4:15 PM - 4:25 PM
Networking & Refreshment Break
4:25 PM - 5:05 PM
Practical Approaches to Contracting, Governance, and Compliance Strategies
As the legal and regulatory environment continues to evolve, agencies must adopt practical operational safeguards that reduce risk and help avoid costly disputes.
Topics Covered
Contracting strategies to mitigate business risk
Risk allocation and indemnification provisions
Ownership and rights-management considerations
Internal governance and approval procedures
Vendor management and oversight
AI governance frameworks
Updating contracts, policies, and workflows to address emerging AI-related risks
Creating practical review processes that reduce liability exposure
Speakers: Matthew Vittone and Andrew Folks
5:05 PM - 5:40 PM
Advertising Technology: Emerging Risks for Agencies
The rapid growth of privacy litigation involving digital tracking technologies is creating new legal challenges for the advertising industry. This session will explore the evolving litigation landscape, the potential exposure of advertising agencies, and practical steps agencies can take to protect themselves and their clients.
Topics Covered
Emerging class action and regulatory risks involving tracking technologies
When advertising agencies may face liability for client websites, apps, marketing pixels, and data collection practices
Allocating risk through client contracts, indemnification, and insurance
Practical strategies for reducing litigation risk without compromising marketing effectiveness
Speakers: Matt Pearson and Caren Decter
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Cocktail Reception
Networking reception for agency executives, speakers, sponsors, investors, and advisors.
In the Press
Producer Jessica Rhoades Sets ‘Nice Jewish Girls’ Comedic Drama Under First-Look Deal With Netflix
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook as counsel to Anni Weisband who created the series “Nice Jewish Girls” loosely based on her family members. View Article
July 30, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Ex-Blizzard Chief Mike Morhaime: To the Blizzard Women…I am extremely sorry that I failed you
GamesBeat quotes Sean Kane on the lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard by a California state agency. View Article
July 26, 2021
Published Articles: In the Press
A Legal Primer on Social Tokens
Law360 published Hannah Taylor’s article, “A Legal Primer on Social Tokens” in their expert analysis section. (Behind paywall) View Article
July 26, 2021
In the Press
‘FBI: International’: Christiane Paul & Carter Redwood to Star in Spinoff Series on CBS
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Carter Redwood. View Article
July 23, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Benchmark Litigation: 40 & Under Hot List Northeast
Caren Decter is named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List for 2021. View Article
July 21, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Ex-FTE CEO Touts NY Judge Uncle At $28M Theft Arraignment
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the ethical concerns raised because an upstate town court judge attended his nephew's arraignment for theft. (Behind paywall) View Article
July 21, 2021
In the Press
Olivia Wingate Launches Wingate Media, Unveils Film & TV Development Slate
Deadline mentions Victoria Cook and Lee Goldberg as counsel to Wingate Media. View Article
July 20, 2021
In the Press
Chloe East, Oakes Fegley & Isabelle Kusman Round Cast of Steven Spielberg’s Film Loosely Based on His Childhood
Deadline and The Wrap mention Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Oakes Fegley. View Article
July 14, 2021
In the Press
‘Peacemaker’: Here Are the Directors of John Cena’s DC Series on HBO Max
Collider mentions Andrew Hurwitz as counsel to director James Gunn. View Article
July 14, 2021
The Hard Fall of Rudy Giuliani
The Charlotte Post quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the actions of Rudy Giuliani that led to his law license suspension in New York. View Article
July 12, 2021
Alerts
Supreme Court Declines to Clear Up Telecommuter State Tax Issues Triggered by the Pandemic
One outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic is that remote work arrangements (whether full-time or hybrid) are here to stay. These arrangements raise difficult tax issues when employees work from home in one state for an employer whose office is in another state because the patchwork of state income tax rules applicable to such arrangements are often inconsistent and confusing. Read more.
July 7, 2021
Alerts: Privacy & Data Security Law
New York City Restricts Collection of Biometric Identifiers
Major US municipalities are lining up to regulate business use of technologies to collect biometric identifiers and information. For example, Portland, Oregon, banned the use of face recognition technologies earlier this year. Now, New York City businesses must comply with a new law too: Effective July 9, 2021, any commercial establishment in New York City that collects, retains, converts, stores or shares biometric identifier information of customers must disclose such activity using clear and conspicuous signage near all customer entrances. Read more.
July 7, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Giuliani Suspension ‘Rare,’ Sends Message on Ethics, Honesty
Bloomberg Law quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the impact Rudolph Giuliani’s law license suspension will have on the legal profession. View Article
June 28, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Giuliani’s Law License Suspended by N.Y. Over Election Lies Giuliani Suspended From Practicing Law In New York
Bloomberg Law, CNN, and Law360 quote Ronald C. Minkoff on Rudolph Giuliani’s suspension from practicing law in New York state after an appellate court found he made "false statements" about the 2020 election. View Article
June 28, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Here’s How Britney Spears Can Get Her Life Back, According to a Lawyer
Mic speaks with Jeremy S. Goldman on the revelations from Britney Spears’ testimony about her conservatorship. View Article
June 25, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Receives the Los Angeles County Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award
We are very pleased to announce that the Los Angeles County Bar Association has presented its Pro Bono Service Award to Frankfurt Kurnit. The award recognizes our commitment to volunteer legal services in community organizations and associations. Read more.
June 25, 2021
In the Press
‘A Teacher’ Creator Hannah Fidell Strikes First-Look Deal With FX Productions
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to writer, director, and producer Hannah Fidell. View Article
June 24, 2021
In the Press: Praise
50 Firms Named ‘Best Law Firms For Women’
Above the Law and Law360 mention Frankfurt Kurnit in their coverage of Working Mother magazine’s annual list of the 50 best law firms for women. View Article
June 23, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
NFL Washington Football Team’s Trademark Bids Rebuffed
Bloomberg Law quotes Catherine Farrelly on trademarks that include both a geographic descriptor and a generic term. View Article
June 22, 2021
In the Press: Praise
Frankfurt Kurnit Named to List of “Best Law Firms for Women” 2021
We are proud to be named once again to Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)’s 2021 Best Law Firms for Women list for our ongoing commitment to women’s advancement, parental leave, flexibility, and family support. View Article
June 22, 2021
In the Press
Manatt Settles Contract Suit Over Under Armour Claims
Law360 mentions Nicole Hyland as counsel to Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 18, 2021
In the Press: Quoted
Greenberg Traurig’s NY Bill May Aid Russian Oligarch Client
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the legal ethics surrounding Greenberg Traurig’s lobbying. (Behind paywall) View Article
June 17, 2021
In the Press
Cannes: ‘The Lobster’ Stars Rachel Weisz, Colin Farrell Reunite in Todd Solondz’s ‘Love Child’
The Hollywood Reporter mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Todd Solondz. View Article
June 16, 2021
Alerts: Employment Law
The Fast and the Furious: Four Major Developments in COVID-19 and Return-to-Work Protocols
In case you blinked, we covered four major developments that came out in the past week that every employer needs to know as they reopen their offices. Read more.
June 16, 2021
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