Khasim Lockhart

Khasim Lockhart is an associate in the Litigation Group and is Co-Chair of the firm’s Racial Justice Task Force. He is recognized in the New York Law Journal’s 2023 New York Legal Awards as a Rising Star and by Lawyers of Color in their 2022 Hot List. Super Lawyers magazine named him a 2024 "Rising Star" in Litigation, Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property, and Professional Liability.

Mr. Lockhart represents clients in a variety of areas. His practice focuses on entertainment, intellectual property, employment, legal ethics, and professional responsibility. He has substantial commercial litigation experience and has worked on issues involving securities, real estate, insurance, and general commercial contract disputes.

Mr. Lockhart received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law with a concentration in Intellectual Property. He is an adjunct professor at Fordham University School of Law, teaching Peer Mentoring and Leadership. He is also an active musician who currently has music on all major streaming platforms.

Prior to joining Frankfurt Kurnit, Mr. Lockhart was a litigation associate at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the Southern District of New York.

awards & recognition

Super Lawyers New York Metro-area "Rising Star" (2024)

New York Law Journal's 2023 New York Legal Awards "Rising Star" 

Lawyers of Color: Law Firm Diversity Professionals 2023

Lawyers of Color: Hot List 2022

In celebration of Black History Month, Fordham Law News released their Alumni Spotlight which included Khasim Lockhart and other alumni who are leaders in the community.

Recognized as an alumni “making history now” by Fordham University School of Law. 

Recognized as a 2024 alumni "Trailblazer" by Fordham University School of Law.

education

Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2018)

   -The Eugene J. Keefe Award

   -Championship Team Captain, Pepperdine Entertainment Law Competition, Fordham Law Moot Court

   -Associate Editor, Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal 

   -The Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award

   -The Northeast Region of the National Black Law Students Association’s Chapter President of the Year Award

Binghamton University, State University of New York (B.A., cum laude, 2014)

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Past Speaking Engagements

Fordham Law’s Media and Entertainment Law Society’s Ninth Annual Media & Entertainment Law Symposium

Khasim Lockhart moderates the session, "Artist Representation: Unions & Talent Agencies" during Fordham University School of Law's Media and Entertainment Law Society’s Ninth Annual Media & Entertainment Law Symposium.

January 19 2024

Fordham Law’s Bridge Program

Khasim Lockhart and Jesse Klinger present, "Legal Ethics for Young Lawyers" during Fordham University School of Law's Bridge Program.

January 14 2024

Hot Topics in Ethics

Khasim Lockhart is a panelist during the program, “Hot Topics in Ethics” hosted by the Federal Bar Council.

November 5 2023

Frankfurt Kurnit’s 2023 Litigation Ethics Summit

Join us in person at our New York City office for our Litigation Ethics Summit -- a complimentary CLE event on current hot topics in ethics and professional responsibility. Read more.

May 11 2023

Lawyers Behaving Badly: Sanctions, Suspensions and General Shenanigans

Nicole Hyland moderates and Khasim Lockhart is a panelist during the New York Women’s Bar Association ethics CLE, “Lawyers Behaving Badly: Sanctions, Suspensions and General Shenanigans.” Details here.

April 25 2023

Under the Influence: Employment Law Considerations Influencing Influencer Agreements Part 2

Jesse Klinger, Khasim Lockhart, Wendy Stryker, and Alycia S. Tulloch discuss some of the major employment law issues to be aware of when engaging Influencers for projects in New York and California. Read more.

April 20 2023

2023 NYSBA Annual Meeting

Khasim Lockhart and Tyler Maulsby present, “Ethics for IP Lawyers: What’s New and What’s On The Horizon” during the 2023 New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting. Read more.

January 23 2023

Fordham Law’s 2023 Bridge the Gap Program

Khasim Lockhart presents, "Inclusivity, Intersectionality and Becoming a Better Ally in the Legal Profession" during Fordham Law School’s 2023 Bridge the Gap Program.

January 13 2023

Fordham Law’s Realizing Excellence and Access in the Law Program

Khasim Lockhart presents, "Finding Success in the Second Semester of 1L" during Fordham Law School’s Realizing Excellence and Access in the Law Program.

January 12 2023

From NFTs to Andy Warhol to New Legislation: Current Developments in Copyright

Join our Intellectual Property attorneys for our upcoming copyright law webinar. Read more.

May 11 2022

Lawline: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit

Khasim Lockhart and Alycia S. Tulloch present, “Inclusive Onboarding for the Legal Workplace” during Lawline’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit entitled "Access to the Legal Profession: How Law Firms Can Break Down Barriers to the Pipeline." Read more.

May 2 2022

Return to Work: COVID-19 Protocol Updates and Evolving DEI Issues

The Frankfurt Kurnit Employment Law Group kicks off 2022 with a hybrid of its Return to Work and DEI webinar series. The session will take lessons from the pandemic period and help employers create sensible and up-to-date reopening plans. Read more.

January 27 2022

Fordham Law’s 2022 Bridge the Gap Program

Khasim Lockhart presents, "Mentoring in the Legal Space" during Fordham Law School’s 2022 Bridge the Gap Program.

January 15 2022

Fordham Law’s Realizing Excellence and Access in the Law Program

Khasim Lockhart presents, "Finding Success in the Second Semester of 1L" during Fordham Law School’s Realizing Excellence and Access in the Law Program.

January 13 2022

Walking the Talk on DEI: Onboarding and Mentorship

Our Walking the Talk on DEI series continues with DEI III – Onboarding and Mentorship. Employee onboarding and mentoring are important aspects of all industries, yet many companies fail to establish adequate procedures and environments to successfully accomplish both goals while navigating legal pitfalls. Read more.

December 9 2021

Fordham Black Law Students Association

Khasim Lockhart is a panelist during the Fordham Black Law Students Association’s Black Attorneys in Sports, Media, and Entertainment Networking Event.

November 3 2021

Fordham Law School’s Realizing Excellence and Access in the Law Program

Khasim Lockhart served as a panelist during Fordham Law School’s Realizing Excellence and Access in the Law (REAL) Program Alumni of Color Panel.

August 9 2021

Fordham University School of Law’s Youth Law Day Program

Khasim Lockhart served as the Keynote Speaker for Fordham University School of Law’s Youth Law Day Program. Youth Law Day offers students of color from New York City’s diverse communities an opportunity to explore their interest in the legal profession.

April 1 2019

news & press

Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers List for 2024

Super Lawyers magazine lists 42 attorneys in its 2024 edition. Read more.

Don’t Accidentally Pick Up Clients At The Family Reunion

Above the Law quotes Khasim Lockhart on how to walk the thin line between maintaining family relationships and creating attorney-client ones. View Article

How New Lawyers Can Become Subject-Matter Experts

American Bar Association quotes Khasim Lockhart on different strategies young lawyers can use to become subject-matter experts in a particular field of law. (Behind paywall) View Article

What to Do When Friends or Family Members Ask for Legal Advice

American Bar Association quotes Khasim Lockhart on the complicated issue of giving friends or family legal advice, as it can inadvertently create an attorney-client relationship and lead to ethical risks. View Article

Rising Star: Khasim Lockhart

The New York Law Journal profiled Khasim Lockhart as a "Rising Star" in the Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Litigation. View Article

NYLJ: New York Legal Award Honorees 2023

Khasim Lockhart is listed as a "Rising Star" by the New York Law Journal in their 2023 New York Legal Awards. Read more.

Lawyers of Color: Law Firm Diversity Professionals

Lawyers of Color included Lisa E. Davis, Khasim Lockhart, Terri Seligman, and Wendy Stryker as 2023 Law Firm Diversity Professionals. Law Firm Diversity Professionals is a comprehensive directory of diversity legal professionals and law firm BIPOC affinity group chairs/co-chairs. Diversity professionals recognized may be of any race or ethnic background. View Article

Lawyers of Color: Hot List 2022

Lawyers of Color included Sean Jefferson and Khasim Lockhart in their 2022 Hot List which recognizes junior and mid-level attorneys who exemplify integrity, high achievement, leadership, and a passion for diversity. Read more.

Hottest Firms and Stories on Law360: May 2022

Lisa E. Davis and Khasim Lockhart's article, "A Look at the Legal Profession Since Murder of George Floyd" is included in Law360's roundup of the stories that generated the most buzz over the past week. View Article

A Look at the Legal Profession Since Murder of George Floyd

Law360 published Lisa E. Davis and Khasim Lockhart’s expert analysis article, “A Look at the Legal Profession Since Murder of George Floyd.” Read more.

In a Settlement, Should You Agree Not To Represent Future Clients?

Ronald C. Minkoff, Khasim Lockhart, and Robert Kantowitz answer an Attorney Professionalism Forum question about a future representation clause in a settlement agreement. The scenario was published in the March 29th issue of the New York State Bar Association Journal. View Article

Khasim Lockhart Recognized by Fordham Law

Khasim Lockhart is recognized as an alumni “making history now” by Fordham University School of Law. Read more.