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.
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News & Press
Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2026
Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2026. WTR notes that “Frankfurt Kurnit is distinguished for delivering deeply personalized, partner‑level service that reflects legal excellence and genuine care.” Read more.
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Our Attorneys
Kimberly M. Maynard is Co-Chair of the Trademark & Brand Management Group and Co-Chair of the Litigation Group. The World Trademark Review named her one of the “World's Leading Trademark Professionals,” noting that “Maynard is the architect behind some of the most agile and forward-thinking strategies, designing scalable protection and enforcement programs with a sharp eye on digital risk and advertising."
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
When the Lawyer Becomes the Source of Evidence: Ethical Duties and Strategies When Client Information is Sought Through Subpoenas, Search Warrants, and Testimony
John B. Harris speaks on a panel titled, "When the Lawyer Becomes the Source of Evidencce: Ethical Duties and Strategies When Client Information is Sought Through Subpoenas, Search Warrants and Testimony" at the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) conference in San Antonio, Texas.
February 6 2026
The Future of Nonfiction Video
Victoria Cook, Julie Murray, Melissa Georges, and Marcie Cleary speak at The Future of Nonfiction Video conference, produced by The Video Consortium and hosted by the Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism. Read more.
February 7 2026
