Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
202 344 4000About
Provided by Venable LLP
As avenues of marketing and communication continue to emerge and evolve, Venable attorneys have the experience and connections needed to keep you fully informed in virtually every area—from social media, sweepstakes, green marketing, and gift cards, to product placement, traditional television advertising, and more. Whether you’re defending your brand-leader status or just entering the market, our attorneys can help identify and avoid the legal pitfalls between you and consumer engagement.
We know how to keep campaigns out of the regulatory eye, mend a broken compliance program, or navigate the difficult choices that come with balancing risk and reward. If you find yourself in the regulatory or class action bullseye, Venable has broad, deep, and successful experience resolving these problems.
Chambers Review
Venable LLP displays extensive capabilities in this space, with a particular specialty in FTC and other enforcement investigations. The firm is especially active in consumer class actions, and also experienced with handling NAD challenges. Its large corporate client base is drawn from a range of industries including retail, technology and manufacturing.
Work Highlights
- Venable LLP represented Response Marketing Group in a joint lawsuit filed by the FTC and the Utah attorney general, challenging its advertising and marketing practices.
Strengths
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"We rely not only on their expertise, but also on their practical advice on how various risks might play out."
"Venable ensures that service levels and responsiveness are always met."
"The firm is easy to work with and adopts a business-minded approach."
"We rely not only on their expertise, but also on their practical advice on how various risks might play out."
"Venable ensures that service levels and responsiveness are always met."
"The firm is easy to work with and adopts a business-minded approach."
Notable Practitioners
Len Gordon is often sought out to handle false advertising investigations brought by the FTC and state attorneys general.
"Len leverages his extensive experience to provide effective representation and guidance for his clients."
Melissa Steinman is especially well known for her sweepstakes and promotions work, and also offers know-how in online gaming and gift cards.
"Melissa gives well-reasoned and practical guidance."
"Melissa is an outstanding resource for us and is very business-friendly."
Roger Colaizzi is experienced with handling consumer class actions and Lanham Act disputes. He also advises clients on FTC compliance and regulatory proceedings.
"Roger navigates a conflict to find a solution that works for his client in all circumstances."
Ellen Berge is a partner in the firm's Washington DC office. She assists major brands with advertising issues including regulatory compliance.
"Ellen consistently provides excellent work which identifies solutions that work for us."
Shannon Sansom is an associate assisting on the firm's key advertising matters. She is active in promotional issues, sweepstakes and regulatory mandates.
"Shannon is excellent, super responsive and always very business-minded."
"Shannon is a pleasure to work with."
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