Terri J. Seligman
Terri J. Seligman is a partner in the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group at Frankfurt Kurnit, where she counsels advertisers, media companies and ad agencies in the development of advertising claims and materials in all media.
One of the country’s leading advertising lawyers, Ms. Seligman has been named by Best Lawyers in America as an “Advertising Lawyer of the Year” in New York City and has been elected by The Legal 500 into its “Hall of Fame” for Advertising and Marketing: (Transactional & Regulatory). Ms. Seligman also regularly appears in Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Super Lawyers magazine. She was also the only law firm partner selected by New York Business Journal for its inaugural “Women of Influence Awards,” honoring business women who stand out both for their achievements in the marketplace as well as their commitment to community and mentoring.
Ms. Seligman is one of the country’s preeminent practitioners before the National Advertising Division (NAD), representing both advertisers and challengers in competitive advertising disputes. She also represents companies in disputes and regulatory matters before broadcast networks and state and local enforcement agencies.
Ms. Seligman advises on the full complement of advertising and marketing law issues, including claims and substantiation, native advertising, social media, mobile marketing and laws governing intellectual property and rights of publicity and privacy. She also regularly advises on sweepstakes and contests, and laws governing gift cards, reward programs, rebates, and other popular marketing devices.
In addition to her counseling practice, Ms. Seligman also drafts and negotiates contracts for advertising and marketing arrangements, including celebrity talent deals, sponsorship and co-promotion agreements, media agreements, and licensing agreements.
Ms. Seligman is a well-known public speaker on advertising, marketing, and Internet law issues. She has been a featured speaker at leading industry conferences and is a frequent contributor to the firm’s Advertising Law Updates blog. Her writings have appeared in a variety of legal and business publications. She has served as a Vice-Chair of the Advertising Disputes and Litigation Committee of the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) and as a Co-Chair of the Advertising and Commercial Speech committee of the MLRC.
Ms. Seligman is a graduate of New York University School of Law (J.D., 1985), and Wesleyan University (B.A., with honors, 1982). She clerked for the late Hon. Morey L. Sear, former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Ms. Seligman is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and a past recipient of the Cornerstone Award from Lawyers Alliance for New York, the leading provider of legal services for nonprofit organizations improving the quality of life in New York City neighborhoods. She serves on the Board of Trustees of The Brearley School. Ms. Seligman is admitted to practice in New York and California.
Areas of Expertise
Recent Recognition
Lawyers of Color: Law Firm Diversity Professionals 2023
“Lawyer of the Year” in Advertising by Best Lawyers (2022)
New York Law Journal Diversity Initiative honoree
Crain’s New York Business Notable Diverse Leaders in Law
Crain’s New York Business Notable Women in Law
The Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” for Advertising and Marketing
Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Advertising)
Women of Influence Awards by the New York Business Journal
Top 50 Women Lawyers in NY by Super Lawyers magazine
Best Lawyers in America for Advertising Law
Super Lawyer in Media and Advertising
Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Education
New York University School of Law (J.D., 1985)
Wesleyan University (B.A., honors, 1982)
Contact
- P 212.826.5580
- F 347.438.2158
- tseligman@fkks.com
Events
NAD 2025 Annual Conference Workshop
09.15.25
Terri J. Seligman is presenting at the 2025 National Advertising Division (NAD) Annual Conference in Washington, DC, in the Pre-Conference Workshop dedicated to NAD fundamentals. Details and registration here.
The Anatomy of an NAD Challenge
07.23.25
Terri J. Seligman and Eric Unis (NAD) are co-presenters for the session, "The Anatomy of an NAD Challenge" during an ANA Legal Affairs Committee meeting hosted at our New York office. The session will explore the nuts and bolts of pursuing – and defending – an NAD challenge. Terri and Eric will cover the basics and provide actionable insights into practicing before this more-relevant-than-ever self-regulatory forum for competitive advertising challenges. Clients and friends of the firm may use the code LAC2025 to register. Details here.
MLRC: Advertising & Commercial Speech Committee Meeting
12.13.24
Terri J. Seligman and Katelyn J. Patton present a webinar on the FTC's "Click-to-Cancel" Rule and California's amended Automatic Renewal Law at the Media Law Resource Center's (MLRC's) Advertising & Commercial Speech Committee meeting. The discussion also covers practical implications and key takeaways for compliance.
Navigating Negative Option Compliance Under the FTC’s New “Click to Cancel” Rule and California’s Amended Automatic Renewal Law
12.10.24
Terri J. Seligman and Kate Patton are speakers for the webinar, "Navigating Negative Option Compliance Under the FTC’s New 'Click to Cancel' Rule and California’s Amended Automatic Renewal Law" hosted by the ANA.
Crossing the Line: Effective or Deceptive Marketing
09.17.24
Terri J. Seligman is a panelist for the session, "Crossing the Line: Effective or Deceptive Marketing" during The National Advertising Division's 2024 Annual Conference in New York City. Details here.
2024 Advertising Law Summit
02.06.24
Frankfurt Kurnit hosts its 8th annual Advertising Law Summit on February 6, 2024, in New York, NY.
PLI: Social Media and Mobile Devices 2022
02.16.22
Terri Seligman presents, "Hot Issues in Social Media Marketing" during the Practising Law Institute's Social Media and Mobile Devices 2022: Addressing Corporate Risks program.
IP Institute: Shifting Tides – Intellectual Property in a Changing World
11.10.21
Terri Seligman speaks during the California Lawyers Association Intellectual Property Law Section’s annual program, the IP Institute.
NAD 2021
09.29.21
Terri Seligman speaks during the National Advertising Division (NAD) annual conference, NAD 2021. More information here.
Frankfurt Kurnit’s Virtual Sixth Annual Advertising Law Summit
06.24.21
We fill your screen with thought leaders from the FTC, NAD, SAG-AFTRA and our own ranks to tackle the most challenging legal and business issues facing advertisers today.
Advertising & Consumer Reviews
04.21.21
Jessica Carballo, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Terri Seligman present, "Advertising & Consumer Reviews" during a webinar for the Society of Digital Agencies (SoDA).
Consumer Reviews & Advertising
03.26.21
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Terri Seligman present, "Consumer Reviews & Advertising" during a webinar for ProLawCLE.
PLI’s Social Media Conference 2021
02.17.21
Terri Seligman presents “Hot Topics in Social Media Advertising” during Practising Law Institute’s Virtual Social Media Conference.
Advertising & Consumer Reviews: Properly Sourcing, Moderating, and Using Consumer Reviews
02.12.21
Jeffrey A. Greenbaum and Terri Seligman discuss the key issues you need to consider when sourcing and using consumer reviews.
ACI’s 4th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Advertising Claims
02.03.21
Terri Seligman presents “The Year in Review: A Look Back on Key Legal Developments and Trends Impacting Advertising Claims Substantiation.”
We Will Donate a Dollar: Legal Compliance for Cause Marketing Campaigns
06.25.20
While cause marketing campaigns by businesses seeking to benefit charities is nothing new, in our current unprecedented climate, clients are looking more than ever for ways to raise charitable funds to support important causes. Please join us for a discussion on how best to conduct these campaigns – from both the business and the charity sides.
Frankfurt Kurnit’s Fifth Annual (Now “Virtual”) Advertising Law Summit
06.19.20
Join us on June 18th for our Fifth Annual Advertising Law Summit. This will be our first virtual version. We will fill your screen with thought leaders from the FTC and our own ranks to tackle the most challenging legal and business issues facing advertisers today.
Advertising Law Symposium
03.23.20
Terri Seligman is the keynote speaker during the Advertising Law Symposium at Cardozo Law School.
News
39 Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers List for 2025
10.30.25
This list inlcudes: S. Gregory Boyd, Christopher Chase, Marcie Cleary, Victoria Cook, Lisa Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine Farrelly, Melissa Georges, /people/hayden-goldblatt/Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffery Greenbaum, John Harris, Richard Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Sean Kane,Candice Kersh, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Gavin McElroy, Mark Merriman, Ronald Minkoff, Brian Murphy, Edward Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Barbara Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Hannah Taylor, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, Michael Williams, and Maura Wogan.
Additionally, Aaron Deitsch, Christina Jenkins, Jesse Klinger, Khasim Lockhart, Jordyn Milewski, Katelyn Patton, and Molly Rothschild are listed as Rising Stars.
The Best Lawyers in America 2026
08.21.25
We are pleased to announce that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer-reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit. 56 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys are recognized in the 2026 edition.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2025
06.11.25
The Legal 500 recommends Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups and attorneys in its 2025 US edition.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2025
06.05.25
For the 21st consecutive year, Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit in its rankings of the country’s leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers recognized our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Data Strategy, Privacy & Security practices. They listed 20 of our attorneys as industry leaders, and included for the first time Matthew Vittone as an “Up and Coming” attorney in Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory law.
Holly Melton Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Group
05.08.25
May 8th, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Holly Melton has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner in the firm’s Advertising Group. Ms. Melton joins Frankfurt Kurnit from Crowell & Moring, where she co-led the firm’s advertising practice.
Jason Howell Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Advertising Group
01.28.25
January 28th, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Jason Howell has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner and as Co-Chair of the firm’s Advertising Group. Mr. Howell joins Frankfurt Kurnit from Perkins Coie, where he led the firm’s advertising practice.
Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to New York Metro Super Lawyers List for 2024
10.24.24
Super Lawyers magazine lists 42 attorneys in its 2024 edition.
The Best Lawyers in America 2025
08.15.24
Best Lawyers in America recognizes 48 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in the 2025 edition.
Expert Insights—AI Powered Detection App Gets FTC Scrutiny
07.25.24
Westlaw published Terri Seligman's article, "AI Powered Detection App Gets FTC Scrutiny" on the FTC's concerns regarding advertising claims surrounding a STI “detecting” app in their Health Law Daily Wrap Up.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2024
06.24.24
The Legal 500 praises four of our practice groups in 2024: Advertising & Marketing, Media & Entertainment, Advertising & Marketing (Litigation), and Cyber Law (Data Privacy & Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted thirty of our attorneys individually.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2024
06.06.24
For the 20th consecutive year, Chambers and Partners include Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2024 USA guide praises our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Data Strategy, Privacy & Security practices. In addition,16 of our attorneys are ranked individually.
Online Advertising and Marketing: Overview (US)
09.26.23
Thomson Reuters Practical Law published Terri Seligman, Hannah Taylor, Dorian Slater Thomas, and Daniel Goldberg’s Practice Note, “Online Advertising and Marketing: Overview (US).”
39 Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2023
09.14.23
Super Lawyers magazine lists 39 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 2023 NY-metro edition.
The Best Lawyers in America 2024
08.17.23
Best Lawyers in America recognizes 44 Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in the 2024 edition.
Lawyers of Color: Law Firm Diversity Professionals
07.24.23
Lawyers of Color included Lisa E. Davis, Khasim Lockhart, Terri Seligman, and Wendy Stryker as 2023 Law Firm Diversity Professionals. Law Firm Diversity Professionals is a comprehensive directory of diversity legal professionals and law firm BIPOC affinity group chairs/co-chairs. Diversity professionals recognized may be of any race or ethnic background.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2023
06.07.23
The Legal 500 once again praises Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups and attorneys in the 2023 edition of their United States guide.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers USA 2023
06.01.23
For the 19th consecutive year, Chambers and Partners includes Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2023 USA guide praises our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition,15 of our attorneys are ranked individually.
Diversity Initiative: Lisa Davis and Terri Seligman
10.07.22
The New York Law Journal speaks with Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman on the challenges, inspirations, and their proudest accomplishments related to diversity and inclusion in law.
The Best Lawyers in America 2023
08.18.22
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit.
New York Law Journal Announces Its 2022 Diversity Initiative Winners
08.12.22
The New York Law Journal includes Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman as two of only seven Diversity Initiative honorees for their contributions to progressing diversity and inclusion efforts in New York’s legal community.
Crain’s New York Business: 2022 Notable Diverse Leaders in Law
07.12.22
Crain’s New York Business includes Lisa E. Davis and Terri Seligman on the 2022 Notable Diverse Leaders in Law list.
More Than 2,000 Women Partners Issue Call to Action Post-‘Dobbs’
06.27.22
Partners Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Caren Decter, Catherine Farrelly, Julie Murray, Amy Nickin, Terri Seligman, Hannah Taylor, and Linda Wank signed a letter, and call to action, in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. (Behind paywall)
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2022
06.09.22
The Legal 500 once again praises Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups and attorneys in the 2022 edition of their United States guide.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2022
06.02.22
For the eighteenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2022 USA guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition,13 of our attorneys are ranked individually.
Fordham IPLJ Podcast Episode 66 with Terri Seligman
03.15.22
Terri Seligman was a guest on Fordham Law School’s IPLJ Podcast discussing advertising law and social responsibility claims.
Crain’s New York Business: 2022 Notable Women in Law
12.20.21
Crain’s Notable Women in Law list includes partners Victoria Cook and Terri Seligman. (Behind paywall)
Pop-up Advertising and Mouse Trapping-Media, Telecom, IT, Entertainment
08.27.21
Illinois News mentions Terri Seligman and Kelly O’Donnell’s blog post, “Quebec: Don’t Exclude Any More!”
The Best Lawyers in America 2022
08.19.21
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2021
06.10.21
The Legal 500 praises three of our practice groups: Advertising & Marketing; Entertainment; and Privacy & Data Security. The London-based directory spotlighted fifteen of our attorneys individually: Lisa E. Davis, Daniel Goldberg, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Candice Kersh, and Michael Williams. Julie Murray is listed as a “Next Generation Partner” in Entertainment. Christopher R. Chase, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Brian G. Murphy and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising. Dorian Slater Thomas and Matthew Vittone are listed as a “Rising Stars” in Advertising. Rick Kurnit is in the “Hall of Fame” for Advertising.
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2021
05.20.21
For the seventeenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2021 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Privacy & Data Security practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually.
Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Advertising & Marketing 2021
03.18.21
Lexology Getting the Deal Through published the 2021 edition of Advertising & Marketing. Terri Seligman and Jordyn Eisenpress authored the USA Chapter.
Folgers in Hot Water Over Servings Claims
12.09.20
Business Insurance includes Terri Seligman’s blog post “Do marketers need to show their work when making math-based claims? Or, how much coffee DO you need to make a good cup?” in their coverage of a class-action lawsuit against the Folger Coffee Co.
Thirty-four Frankfurt Kurnit Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers New York Metro List for 2020
10.15.20
The list includes: Christopher R. Chase, Victoria Cook, Lisa E. Davis, Catherine M.C. Farrelly, Michael P. Frankfurt, Hayden Goldblatt, Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, John B. Harris, Richard B. Heller, Richard Hofstetter, Nicole Hyland, Candice Kersh, Rick Kurnit, Brian E. Maas, Richard Maltz, Jeffrey Marks, Kimberly Maynard, Mark Merriman, Ronald C. Minkoff, Brian G. Murphy, Edward H. Rosenthal, Terri Seligman, Thomas D. Selz, Barbara E. Shiers, Wendy Stryker, Linda Wank, S. Jean Ward, and Maura Wogan. Marcie Cleary, Christina Jenkins, Sasha Levites, Tyler Maulsby, Adam Osterweil and Rachel Santori are listed as “Rising Stars.”
The Best Lawyers in America 2021
08.20.20
We are pleased to report that Best Lawyers — the oldest and one of the most respected peer reviewed lawyer recommendation services — continues to recommend Frankfurt Kurnit.
The Licensing Journal – Advertising
08.10.20
The Licensing Journal published Terri Seligman’s article about brand advertisements using celebrities and their likeness in promotional social media posts.
Frankfurt Kurnit in The Legal 500 2020
06.23.20
The Legal 500 praises three of our practice groups: Marketing and Advertising; Media and Entertainment; and Cyber Law (Data Privacy and Data Protection). The London-based directory spotlighted 15 of our attorneys individually: Victoria Cook, Jeremy Goldman, Richard Heller, Andrew Hurwitz, Sean Kane, Candice Kersh, Amy Nickin, Hannah Taylor and Michael Williams. Julie Murray is listed as a “Rising Star” in Media and Entertainment. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Brian Murphy and Terri Seligman are listed as “Leading Lawyers” in Advertising and Marketing. Christopher Chase is listed as a “Next Generation Partner” in Marketing and Advertising. Rick Kurnit is in the “Hall of Fame” for Advertising and Marketing.
Not-On-The-Subway Series: Celebrity Talk Back
05.12.20
Shoot Online features Terri Seligman’s blog post “Not-On-The-Subway Series: Celebrity Talk Back.”
Frankfurt Kurnit in Chambers 2020
04.24.20
For the sixteenth consecutive year Chambers and Partners included Frankfurt Kurnit practice groups & attorneys. The 2020 guide praised our Advertising, Entertainment and Intellectual Property practices. In addition, 13 of our attorneys are ranked individually.
Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Advertising & Marketing 2020
04.09.20
Lexology Getting the Deal Through published the 2020 edition of Advertising & Marketing. Terri Seligman and Rick Kurnit authored the USA Chapter and Rick served as contributing editor.
Super Lawyers – New York Metro Top Women for 2020
03.28.20
The New York Times distributed the Super Lawyers list of the New York Metro Area's Top Women for 2020. Fourteen Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys made the list: Wendy Stryker (Employment Law), Victoria Cook, Lisa Davis & Jean Ward (Entertainment Law), Barbara Shiers (Estate Planning & Probate), Catherine Farrelly (Intellectual Property), Kim Maynard & Maura Wogan (Intellectual Property Litigation) Candice Kersh & Terri Seligman (Media and Advertising). Marcie Cleary & Sasha Levites (Entertainment Law), and Rachel Santori (Intellectual Property Law) are listed as "Rising Stars."