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.

  • News & Press

    Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers List for 2025

    Super Lawyers magazine lists 39 attorneys in its 2025 edition. Read more.

  • Our Attorneys

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    Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is one of the country’s leading advertising lawyers. He has been the Managing Partner of Frankfurt Kurnit since 2010 and a partner in the firm’s Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group, with extensive experience representing advertisers, advertising agencies, and social media and other online platforms on advertising and intellectual property matters.

  • Upcoming Speaking Engagements

    Game of Phones: Protecting Kids in the Digital Realm

    Maria Nava and Emma Smizer present a panel at the Privacy + Security Forum in Washington D.C. Titled "game of Phones: Protecting Kids in the Digital Realm", this session will explore the recent legislation aimed at protecting minors online and how these laws are reshaping monetization straetgies like ads and in-app purchases. The panel will also touch on the role of AI systems, the use of children's data in programming algorithms, and how companies are adapting to the increasing legal and public pressure to prioritize youth privacy and safety.  Registration and the forum shceudle can be found here

    November 12 2025

    The Games Keep Changing: Global Compliance in a Localized World

    Emma Smizer will speak at the GamesBeat Next Conference in San Francisco, California. She joins the panel titled “The Game Keeps Changing: Global Compliance in a Localized World,” which explores the shifting landscape of policy and regulation in the gaming industry and how companies can turn compliance challenges into strategic opportunities. More details here

    November 13 2025