Mr Leonard Gordon > Venable LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Venable LLP represents a broad range of clients including broadcasters, e-commerce brands, and financial services companies in predominantly regulatory matters. The firm has experience handling cases before the FTC, FDA, CFPC, and the US Supreme Court. Leonard Gordon, based in New York, chairs the practice and has particular expertise in government investigations, frequently representing clients before regulatory agencies and attorneys general. In Washington DC, Stuart Ingis specializes in privacy law, representing companies before the US Congress as well as other federal and state entities. Another key member of the team is Melissa Steinman, also based in Washington DC, who focuses on consumer protection issues, and has vast experience dealing with matters relating to marketing promotions, sweepstakes, and loyalty programs, while also being active in emerging technologies such as web3 and the metaverse.

Venable LLP advises clients in the payments, fintech and banking sectors on the regulatory landscape governing their daily operations, including the licensing and setup of new consumer lending products. The practice is also tasked with representing said clients when facing regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by the CFPB and FTC. Leading the practice is a five-person team consisting of payment systems specialists Ellen Berge and Andrew Bigart, and experienced litigators Michael Bresnick, Leonard Gordon, and Jonathan Pompan, who represent clients in actions brought by the DOJ, among others. All are based in Washington DC, with the exception of Gordon, who is located in New York. Max Bonici joined the firm’s Washington office from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in July 2023, handling bank prudential regulations, internal investigations and BHCA matters.