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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

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Advertising: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Melissa Landau Steinman
2
Melissa Landau Steinman
2
Band 2

Melissa Steinman is a well known advertising attorney, noted for her sweepstakes and promotions work, and also offers specialized know-how in online gaming and gift cards.

Barry Benjamin
3
Barry Benjamin
3
Band 3

Barry Benjamin counsels clients on compliance and transactional matters, and his experience includes claims substantiation.

He is an expert in this area and our go-to for judgment calls.

Barry is a very good advertising lawyer.

Len Gordon
3
Len Gordon
3
Band 3
Len Gordon is often sought out to handle false advertising investigations brought by the FTC and state attorneys general.

It is a pleasure working with Len. He knows our business and always provides great results.

Roger Colaizzi
3
Roger Colaizzi
3
Band 3
Roger Colaizzi is experienced with handling consumer class actions and Lanham Act disputes. He also advises clients on FTC compliance and regulatory proceedings.

Roger is a great litigator.

Ellen T. Berge
4
Ellen T. Berge
4
Band 4

Ellen Berge is a partner in the firm's Washington, DC office. She assists major brands with advertising issues including regulatory compliance.

Ellen has excellent knowledge and is very practical.

Shannon Sansom
Shannon Sansom
Associates to watch
Shannon Sansom is an associate assisting on the firm's key advertising matters. She is active in promotional issues, sweepstakes and regulatory mandates.

Ranked Lawyers at
Venable LLP

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Band

USA - Nationwide

Advertising: Litigation

Roger Colaizzi
3
Roger Colaizzi
3
Band 3
Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory

Melissa Landau Steinman
2
Melissa Landau Steinman
2
Band 2
Barry Benjamin
3
Barry Benjamin
3
Band 3
Len Gordon
3
Len Gordon
3
Band 3
Ellen T. Berge
4
Ellen T. Berge
4
Band 4
Shannon Sansom
Shannon Sansom
Associates to watch