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 Rule of Law

    We are very proud to join with more than 500 law firms from around the country to sign on to the amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie, which urges the court to reaffirm our commitment to the rule of law and to the critical role that lawyers play in protecting our system of democracy and to reject the executive orders as unconstitutional. Read more.

  • Our Attorneys

    Featured Attorney Headshot

    Managing Partner since 2010, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is one of the country’s leading advertising lawyers. A partner in the firm's Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group, he has extensive experience representing advertisers, agencies, and online platforms on advertising and intellectual property matters. He is Chairman of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance and was named 'Advertising Lawyer of the Year' for the New York metro-area by Best Lawyers in America in 2023, for the third time.

  • Upcoming Speaking Engagements

    Navigating the FTC’s Updated Endorsement Guides: Compliance Strategies for Influencer Marketing, Consumer Reviews, and Testimonials

    Hannah E. Taylor leads the session, "Navigating the FTC’s Updated Endorsement Guides: Compliance Strategies for Influencer Marketing, Consumer Reviews, and Testimonials" during a webinar hosted by The L Suite. Hannah will be joined by Andrew Woods, General Counsel of PubMatic. Request to join and more details here.

    April 15 2025

    Intellectual Property and Black Diasporic Art Forms in Media & Entertainment

    Marlique Plaisime-Tillman is a panelist for the session, "Intellectual Property and Black Diasporic Art Forms in Media & Entertainment" hosted by Columbia Law School's Entertainment, Art, and Sports Law Society (EASLS).

    April 17 2025