Ms Ellen Berge > Venable LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Venable LLP advises both leading brands across a variety of industries and advertising companies on a range of advertising and marketing matters. It is particularly well regarded for its regulatory expertise in this space, covering television, internet, and social media, as well as packaging and labeling. It also has a growing practice in relation to novel areas, including web3 and the metaverse. Leonard Gordon chairs the group from New York and has substantial experience handling regulatory compliance and investigations in this sector. Melissa Steinman has a particular focus on promotions and online gaming-related matters, while Ellen Berge specializes in the retail, digital advertising, and social media spaces. Eric Berman and Daniel Blynn are also noted for their FTC investigations expertise. Previous co-chair Jeffrey Knowles has recently retired from practice. All lawyers mentioned are based in Washington DC, unless otherwise stated.

Venable LLP‘s experience in financial services regulation extends to compliance, enforcement and litigation, with a client portfolio comprised of innovative startups and long-standing brands in the space. Ellen Berge and Andrew Bigart are key names in the team, co-heading the firm’s payment processing and merchant services practice as well as the broader financial services group- Berge is a key contact for banks, marketplaces and card issuers seeking regulatory advice, paired with her active role representing payment companies in government investigations; Bigart specializes in anti-money laundering, payment network compliance and consumer protection. Jonathan Pompan complements this expertise, acting for a broad spectrum of clients, while senior associate Christopher Boone focuses on payment processing, blockchain and telecoms matters. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC.