Michael Ling

Michael Ling is an associate in the Interactive Entertainment Group. He is listed as a 2023 "Rising Star" in Interactive Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Technology Transactions by Super Lawyers magazine and was recognized in the 2025 edition of "Ones to Watch" by Best Lawyers in America.

Michael represents and counsels many large technology, video game, and advertising businesses on a broad range of commercial and intellectual property matters. He has handled developer and publishing agreements, SaaS and other software licensing agreements, service agreements, music license agreements, and creator and brand deals in the interactive entertainment and advertising space. He also advises clients on novel issues involving emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and on pre-litigation dispute resolution.

Prior to joining Frankfurt Kurnit, Michael worked as a technology transactions associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, focusing on IP-centered M&A and corporate transactions, including licensing, SaaS, and IaaS agreements, and as a litigator at Desmarais LLP, where he worked on patent infringement cases involving video streaming, computer architecture, and genetic testing technology.

Michael is passionate about providing pro bono representation and has represented clients in immigration and trademark matters.

Michael graduated magna cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he was an executive editor of the Washington University Law Review. He is admitted to practice in New York.