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
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.
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Our Attorneys
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).
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Privacy Under Fire: Navigating Enforcement Actions & Litigation Risks
Daniel M. Goldberg and Caren Decter present a CLE webinar "Privacy Under Fire: Navigating Enforcement Actions & Litigation Risks." Details and registration here.
July 24 2025
2025 Just For Laughs Festival
Marcie Cleary leads the roundtable discussion, “Sign Here: No-Nonsense Tips for Your First Contract” during the 2025 Just for Laughs Festival / ComedyPRO in Montreal, Canada. Details here.
July 25 2025
