Candice Kersh
A recognized industry thought leader in advertising and media, and consistently recognized by the most respected legal ranking organizations as a top advertising lawyer, Candice Kersh is a long-time member of Frankfurt Kurnit’s Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations practice group.
Clients value Candice’s practical guidance and solutions-focused approach to complex legal issues. Known for being both knowledgeable and approachable, she works to understand each client’s goals and deliver advice they can use. Ms. Kersh consistently receives the highest accolades, including being named a best lawyer in Advertising Law by Best Lawyers in America since 2010, a New York-area “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers magazine since 2006, including for Media & Advertising, Intellectual Property, Entertainment & Sports from 2014-2024. In 2016, she was recognized by Folio magazine’s Top Women in Media – the only lawyer to receive this honor, and in 2014 was the first woman to be recognized as New York “Advertising Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America.
But, it is the client testimonials that speak volumes about the trust and long-term relationships she’s built throughout her practice, including Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business that quotes her clients’ praise, saying: “Candice is a true expert, a gifted lawyer and a great partner. Her industry knowledge and counsel is unrivaled…” “Candice opens pathways and new perspectives to make things happen.” The Legal 500 recognizes her as one of the nation’s leading lawyers in advertising, quoting her clients saying: “Candice Kersh is a true partner that I trust with my life….” “We feel so lucky to work with Candice Kersh, who I believe is THE best lawyer in the field. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the space, and I’ve yet to bring her a challenge that she has not encountered before. I also appreciate that Candice is constantly thinking about our industry and where the business is heading and how we need to evolve. I truly think of Candice as a business partner and find her insight and counsel invaluable for our business.” “I have known and worked with Candice Kersh for many years. She is probably the most experienced advertising attorney I know. One of her most valuable qualities is that she is always willing to try to find a solution within the confines of the laws surrounding this industry. Others may just say ‘no,’ but Candice looks for ways to make things work…”
Candice’s experience and creativity combine to make her one of the nation’s go-to attorneys for all issues of advertising and marketing law, including advising on copyright, trademark, right of publicity, advertising clearance issues, the intersection of AI and advertising, false advertising, substantiation, structuring and negotiating celebrity talent agreements, music agreements, licensing agreements and other production related documents, advising on advertising-related union issues, negotiating and drafting agency-client agreements and media agreements, and structuring branded entertainment deals, and generally helping major brands overcome legal hurdles to advance some of the world’s most celebrated and innovative advertising campaigns.
A frequent speaker at industry seminars and conferences, she also conducts internal seminars for her clients’ advertising, marketing, and public relations personnel. Ms. Kersh is a member of The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation and is admitted to practice law in both New York and Florida.