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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC > The Legal 500 Rankings

Media, technology and telecoms > Advertising and marketing: transactional and regulatory Tier 2

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC offers comprehensive advertising and marketing transactional services as well as advice on regulatory compliance matters. The firm, based in New York, has experience in advertising production and media clearance, talent agreements and contracts, as well as sponsorships. Areas of recent growth particularly cover AdTech deals and advice on the use of influencers in social media campaigns. The team is co-chaired by Terri Seligman and Hannah Taylor – Seligman is highly regarded for representing clients in competitive advertising disputes before the NAD, broadcast networks, and state and local enforcement agencies, while Taylor’s concentration on media-related agreements and compliance matters has led her to frequently appear before regulatory bodies such as the FTC. Taylor’s experience in digital media, blockchain, and AI is central to the practice’s work in emerging technology. Candice Kersh specializes in structuring entertainment deals, negotiating talent agreements, and advising on advertising campaigns. Jeffrey Greenbaum is particularly noted for his prowess in advertising regulation, SAG-AFTRA issues, and clearance matters. Brian Murphy and Christopher Chase are active on cases relating to copyright, trademark, and rights.

Media, technology and telecoms > Media and entertainment: transactional Tier 2

Leveraging its global presence, the media and entertainment group at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC serves a wide client roster that encompasses banks, celebrity estates, authors, musicians, fashion models, and various professionals in the film, television, theatre, and comedy industries. Notably, as the digital landscape evolves, the team draws on integrated firmwide expertise in privacy and data security matters to advise on transactions related to blockchain technology and Web3 projects for video game and eSports publishers. Co-heading the practice from New York are Andrew Hurwitz, who maintains close relationships with clients in the film and television space, and Michael Williams, who is noted for his experience handling transactions in the fashion industry. Joining them in New York are Richard B. Heller, who focuses on new media and IP, Lisa Davis, whose practice centers on film, publishing, and live stage entertainment, and experienced M&A specialist Marcie Cleary. Also based in New York are Ben Moskowitz, who advises on transactional matters in connection with the production of documentary films and television programs, and Julie Murray, a specialist in television, documentary, digital, comedy, and branded content. A significant addition to the Los Angeles team in July 2023 was Melanie Tomanov, who joined the firm from Katten.

Media, technology and telecoms > Advertising and marketing: litigation Tier 3

Representing clients before the FTC and NAD, the advertising litigation group at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC is adept at handling matters involving native advertising, disclosures, and green marketing. The team also has experience dealing with IP litigation, ranging from trademark cases to trade secrets. Leading the practice is Terri Seligman who has broad advertising expertise. She regularly acts before the NAD, representing both advertisers and challengers in competitive advertising disputes, and represents companies in disputes and regulatory matters before broadcast networks as well as state and local enforcement agencies. Kimberly Maynard is another notable name, and she is well-regarded for her work on IP matters. She has experience representing clients from a variety of industries such as technology, fashion, and finance. The group also benefits from the expertise of Jordyn Milewski who is recognized for handling advertising dispute resolution for a diverse client base, as well as representing advertisers and challengers before the NAD. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.

Media, technology and telecoms > Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection) Tier 4

The privacy and data security group at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC is ‘extremely capable, super responsive’ and ‘front of the pack when it comes to new state law’, providing strategic advice on compliance and regulatory preparedness, as well as response to regulatory investigations and security incidents. Group chair Daniel Goldberg ‘is an upcoming leader in this space‘, based in Los Angeles and recommended for his in-depth data expertise and particularly experienced in advertising technology. Rick Borden, praised for his ‘commercially oriented thinking’, leads the firm’s cybersecurity and fintech practices from New York.