Media, Culture & Commerce
Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities in New York City, Frankfurt Kurnit now provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. With leading practices in entertainment, advertising, intellectual property, technology, litigation, corporate & finance, estate planning, charitable organizations, professional responsibility and other areas, The National Law Journal again named us to its "Midsize Hot List." The Legal 500 describes us as an "exemplary practice [that] well and truly earns its five-star rating." And Chambers USA praises us as “top-notch,” “well-regarded,” and “highly respected.” Whether you are a Fortune 500 company, a start-up, or an individual, Frankfurt Kurnit can help you face challenging legal and business issues and meet your goals with the most efficient and practical solution.
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News & Press
Our Minds Were Always Free: A History of How Black Brilliance Was Exploited—and the Fight to Retake Control, released May 19.
We are pleased to announce that Frankfurt Kurnit partner and Entertainment Group Chair Lisa E. Davis has published her debut book, Our Minds Were Always Free: A History of How Black Brilliance Was Exploited—and the Fight to Retake Control, released May 19. Read more.
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Our Attorneys
Lisa E. Davis is a partner and Chair of the firm's Entertainment Group. She serves on the firm's Policy Committee and is Co-Chair of the firm's Diversity Committee. She represents businesses and celebrities in the film, television, publishing, music, theatre, and sports industries.
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Protecting Your Company From A New Wave of Consumer Class Actions Under California’s ‘Yelp Law’
Caren Decter and Regina Gerhardt present the CLE "Protecting Your Company From A New Wave of Consumer Class Actions Under California’s ‘Yelp Law’" hosted by MylawCLE. Read more.
May 27 2026
GILS Summit XI: Really Just a Number?
Emma C. Smizer speaks on the panel, "Really Just a Number?" during the Games Industry Law Summit XI in Berlin. Read more.
June 3 2026
