Michael P. Frankfurt

Michael P. Frankfurt, a Partner Emeritus, is retired from the firm.

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He was one of the founding partners of Frankfurt Kurnit, one of the pre-eminent media and entertainment law firms in the United States.

During his long career, he represented advertising agencies, commercial film, television, publishing, graphic and fine arts and new media companies, and represented and counseled executives and talent in those and other businesses. He also lectured often at various conferences and schools, including New York University School of Law and Stern School of Business, Association of Independent Commercial Producers’ Conferences, and the TED Conference.

Mr. Frankfurt serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Creative Coalition and The Armory Foundation, a Director of the New York Road Runners Club, a Trustee of the Hunter College Foundation, and a member of the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame Committee, Hunter College Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame, and Millrose Athletic Association.

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