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

    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