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

    Variety’s 2025 Women’s Impact Report: New York

    Variety includes Sasha H. Levites in its 2025 "Women's Impact Report: New York" list of women who have found ways to drive their businesses forward despite the fallout of showbiz strikes, the COVID hangover, and other factors buffeting the media landscape in which they operate. Read more.

  • Our Attorneys

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    Sasha H. Levites is is a partner in the Entertainment Group, where she focuses on motion picture, television and digital media work, representing talent, production companies and intellectual property owners.

  • Upcoming Speaking Engagements

    It’s Dangerous to Go Alone: Navigating Financial & Legal Considerations of Video Games

    Emma C. Smizer presents the keynote, "It's Dangerous to Go Alone: Navigating Financial & Legal Considerations of Video Games" during the California Society of CPAs' 2025 Entertainment Industry Conference. Details here.

    June 26 2025

    Hot Topics in Trademark & Copyright Law

    Marcie Cleary speaks on an Entertainment panel during a "Hot Topics in Trademark & Copyright Law" conference hosted by the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA). Details here.

    June 26 2025