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Venable LLP

Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Venable LLP

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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.

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Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory - USA - Nationwide

Band 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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  • The firm has the secret sauce.

    Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • The team is on the cutting edge when it comes to what is happening at various regulatory agencies and has a wealth of experience in dealing with each of them.

    Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • There was nothing that came up that the team wasn't well-versed in and able to handle.

    Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Melissa Landau Steinman
    Band 2Melissa Landau Steinman

    Melissa Landau Steinman

    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.

  • Band 3Barry Benjamin
    Band 3Barry Benjamin

    Barry Benjamin

    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.

      Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Barry is a very good advertising lawyer.

      Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 3Len Gordon
    Band 3Len Gordon

    Len Gordon

    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.

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

    Roger Colaizzi

    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.

      Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 4Ellen T. Berge
    Band 4Ellen T. Berge

    Ellen T. Berge

    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.

      Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Associates to watchShannon Sansom
    Associates to watchShannon Sansom

    Shannon Sansom

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

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