About

Provided by Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

Universally recognized as one of the nation’s leading advertising, marketing, branding, and public relations practices, we have again been selected by all of the independent ratings services as the very top of the field.

OUR CLIENTS

We advise some of the world’s best-known brands, including leading consumer products, travel, fashion, finance, media, and entertainment companies. We also represent over 100 advertising agencies of all sizes, and many of the leading commercial production companies and marketing and communications firms.

CLIENT BENEFITS

For more than 40 years we have provided full-service advertising and marketing counsel and advice. Working with our equally well-regarded Entertainment Group, we are well placed to advise advertisers and agencies on how to adapt their agreements and business models to new media and emerging technologies. We advise on how to create cutting-edge marketing communications that avoid infringement claims and regulatory problems.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

We regularly speak at conferences produced by the American Association of Advertising Agencies, the Brand Activation Association, the Association of National Advertisers, the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, the Art Directors Club, the Ad Club of New York, the American, New York State, and New York City Bar Associations, and all industry groups. We are proud to teach at Columbia, Harvard, NYU, Penn, and other schools.

Chambers Review

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Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has a highly respected advertising team with a strong bench of experts in both regulatory and transactional matters. Its lawyers act for a large number of blue-chip brands, advising on the development of new promotional ventures and ensuring regulatory compliance. The team draws advertising agencies and big media clients through its ability to negotiate high value deals. It also offers expertise in relation to social media.

Work Highlights

  • Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz represented Wieden+Kennedy in negotiating talent deals with A-list musical artists and celebrities in connection with McDonald’s national and international advertising campaigns.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian Murphy
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Brian Murphy
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Brian Murphy has a wide-ranging practice that covers rights clearance, talent agreements and social media marketing.

Brian is diligent and knowledgeable of the law. He stays up to date on the hot topics affecting our business.

Brian Murphy is by far the smartest lawyer I’ve ever worked with. He can speak confidently and with humor on any industry topic, showcasing his vast expertise.

Brian is practical and he spends a lot of time understanding his clients. He is tremendous.

Jeffrey A Greenbaum
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Jeffrey A Greenbaum
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Jeffrey Greenbaum assists top brands and advertising agencies with compliance review for sophisticated marketing campaigns and also represents clients before the FTC and other regulatory bodies.

He has an extraordinary ability to evaluate risk and give practical advice in response.

Jeffrey is a superstar and my first stop for outside legal advice. He is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and practical.

Terri Seligman
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Terri Seligman
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Terri Seligman is renowned particularly for her representation of clients before the NAD. She holds further strengths advising on regulatory compliance mandates.

Terri provides straightforward, grounded advice that is conscious of legal and industry environments.

Terri gives the whole picture whilst also tailoring her advice to the client.

Terri is pragmatic, well-versed and connected.

Candice Kersh
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Candice Kersh
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Candice Kersh is especially well known for her representation of creative agencies. She handles the full gamut of transactional and compliance matters, including branded entertainment issues.

Candice opens pathways and new perspectives to make things happen.

Candice is an amazing attorney.

Hannah Taylor
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Hannah Taylor
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Hannah Taylor has earnt an impressive reputation as a go-to adviser on complex advertising transactions as well as regulatory matters.

Hannah is up to date on evolving, complex issues that impact clients in the advertising and marketing space.

Hannah is exceptional to work with.

Holly Melton
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Holly Melton
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Band 3

Holly Melton has a broad advertising practice, which includes false advertising litigation and enforcement proceedings. She also advises clients on regulatory compliance.

Holly is a fantastic partner in the advertising space. Her deep experience allows her to give both clear legal insight as well as practical advice in real time.

Holly is a really strong attorney.

Jason Howell
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Jason Howell
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Jason Howell, co-chair of the law firm's advertising practice, counsels clients on a variety of matters including claims substantiation and regulatory compliance.

Jason is fantastic. He is really client-focused and strives to understand our business needs.

Jason is always practical and provides clear, concise guidance.

Matthew Vittone
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Matthew Vittone
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Up and Coming

Matthew Vittone is increasingly recognized for his deft representation of clients across the advertising landscape, including agencies, brands, and media companies.

Matthew knows how to read my mind and get me exactly what we need as his client.

Matthew is an up-and-coming lawyer who provides excellent service.

Matthew Vittone is an invaluable asset. His attention to detail and ability to navigate complex negotiations are excellent.

Ranked Lawyers at
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

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USA - Nationwide

Advertising: Litigation

Holly Melton
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Holly Melton
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Band 3
Advertising: NAD Proceedings

Terri Seligman
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Terri Seligman
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Band 1
Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory

Brian Murphy
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Brian Murphy
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Band 1
Jeffrey A Greenbaum
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Jeffrey A Greenbaum
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Band 1
Candice Kersh
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Candice Kersh
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Band 2
Terri Seligman
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Terri Seligman
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Band 2
Hannah Taylor
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Hannah Taylor
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Band 3
Holly Melton
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Holly Melton
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Band 3
Jason Howell
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Jason Howell
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Band 3
Matthew Vittone
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Matthew Vittone
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Up and Coming

Members

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Ariel Radow

Christopher R Chase

Daniel M Goldberg

Dorian Slater Thomas

Emma Smizer

Gavin D McElroy

Hannah Taylor

Hannah Taylor

Head of Department

Holly Melton

Jason Howell

Jason Howell

Head of Department

Jean Voutsinas

Jordyn Milewski

Katelyn Patton

Matthew Vittone

Melissa Georges

Michael P Frankfurt

Michael R Williams

S. Gregory Boyd

Sean F Kane

Terri Seligman

Terri Seligman

Head of Department

Zachary Lewis

Clients

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72andSunny

BIC USA Inc.

Capital One

Clorox

Domino's Pizza Inc.

Etsy

Madison Square Garden Entertainment

Mars Incorporated

Mother Industries

PepsiCo

Special Group

Staples

Wieden & Kennedy

Industries

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Ad Tech

Consumer Products

Entertainment

Fashion

Finance

Media

Travel