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
Wendy Heilbut Joins Frankfurt Kurnit Corporate & Finance Group
November 17, 2025 New York, N.Y. — Wendy Heilbut has joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC as a partner in the firm’s Corporate & Finance Group. Read more.
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Our Attorneys
Wendy Heilbut has over 20 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors at their most transformative moments—when they need not only transactional legal services, but strategic guidance to carry the organization through scaling a brand, launching a bold initiative, or navigating the next complex chapter.
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Commercial Leases for Restaurant Franchises: Key Issues for the Parties; negotiation and Drafting Strategies
Larry Welch is presentng a CLE webinar titled "Commerical Leases for Restaurant Franchises: key Issues for the Parties; Negotiation and Drafting Strategies". This presentation will cover key negotiation and drafting strategies for commercial leases involving franchised restaurant businesses, with a focus on ensuring the lease aligns with the franchise agreement and minimizes client risk.
November 21 2025
