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

    Frankfurt Kurnit Named Law Firm of the Year for Entertainment Law — Motion Pictures & Television by Best Law Firms

    Best Lawyers' “Best Law Firms” has named Frankfurt Kurnit the Law Firm of the Year for Entertainment Law — Motion Pictures & Television for 2025. Additionally, we are nationally ranked for 7 practice areas and metro ranked in 10 practice areas for 2025. Read more.

  • Our Attorneys

    Find the attorney best-suited to solve your problem or advance your project.

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    Andrew Hurwitz is Co-Chair of the Entertainment Group and a founding partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office. He represents award-winning entertainment talent and owners of intellectual property and is widely considered one of the nation’s top film and television industry lawyers.

  • Upcoming Speaking Engagements

    SHOOT’s 22nd Annual New Directors Showcase

    Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is a panelist for the session, "Attaining Content-ment" during SHOOT's 22nd Annual New Directors Showcase. Jeffrey and fellow thought leaders will discuss an expanding production & post universe, including how the Metaverse, AI, AR, VR, NFTs and Web3 will impact the quest to connect with audiences on advertising and entertainment fronts. Details here.

    December 9 2024

    Navigating Negative Option Compliance Under the FTC’s New “Click to Cancel” Rule and California’s Amended Automatic Renewal Law

    Terri J. Seligman and Kate Patton are speakers for the session, "Navigating Negative Option Compliance Under the FTC’s New “Click to Cancel” Rule and California’s Amended Automatic Renewal Law" during a webinar hosted by the ANA. Read more.

    December 10 2024