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

    The Hollywood Reporter’s 2025 Power List: The Top 33 Attorneys for A-List Athletes, Teams, and Leagues

    The Hollywood Reporter includes Marcie Cleary and Christopher R. Chase on its 2025 "Power List" of the top 33 attorneys for A-list athletes, teams, and leagues. Honorees were selected based on client portfolios, groundbreaking cases, scope of deals and for their reputation among their colleagues. Read more.

  • Our Attorneys

    Featured Attorney Headshot

    Christopher R. Chase is a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit where he practices intellectual property, advertising, sports, and entertainment law. The 2023-2025 editions of Best Lawyers lists Mr. Chase for his advertising work; Super Lawyers has named him a 2019-2025 “Top-Rated Lawyer” in Entertainment & Sports, Media & Advertising, and Intellectual Property; and The Legal 500 listed him as a “Next Generation Partner” in 2020, and a “Leading Partner” in 2021-2025 for Advertising and Marketing (Transactional & Regulatory).

  • Upcoming Speaking Engagements

    The Anatomy of an NAD Challenge

    Terri J. Seligman and Eric Unis (NAD) are co-presenters for the session, "The Anatomy of an NAD Challenge" during an ANA Legal Affairs Committee meeting hosted at our New York office. The session will explore the nuts and bolts of pursuing – and defending – an NAD challenge. Terri and Eric will cover the basics and provide actionable insights into practicing before this more-relevant-than-ever self-regulatory forum for competitive advertising challenges. Clients and friends of the firm may use the code LAC2025 to register. Details here.

    July 23 2025

    Privacy Under Fire: Navigating Enforcement Actions & Litigation Risks

    Daniel M. Goldberg and Caren Decter present a CLE webinar "Privacy Under Fired: Navigating Enforcement Actions & Litigation Risks." Details and registration here

    July 24 2025