Lawyer Rankings

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Advertising and marketing: transactional

Venable LLP continues to enjoy a good reputation for assisting brands ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations on a range of transactional and regulatory matters. Practice head Jeffrey Knowles has impressive experience in the sector and recently advised Fashion Nova on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigations relating to its shipping claims and practices. The team is also assisting the client with its social media influencer program and contracts with celebrities, including Kanye West. Another client is London-based promotions agency Prizeology regarding the coordination of a legal review for a user-generated content contests across more than 20 countries. Melissa Steinman boasts particular expertise in promotions and online gaming and is leading the firm’s advice to Whole Foods Markets on state and local law regulatory considerations relating to the implementation of a loyalty rewards program. Other key names to note include Stuart Ingis, particularly for privacy and e-commerce, regulatory lawyer Ellen Berge and New York-based litigator Leonard Gordon, who co-heads the practice alongside Knowles and frequently represents clients in NAD challenges and FTC investigations. All individuals mentioned are based in Washington DC, except where otherwise specified. Changes to the team include the departures of Amy Mudge and Randal Shaheen, who left to Baker & Hostetler LLP and Po Yi who joined Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Advertising and marketing: litigation