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Venable LLP
600 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

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

Venable LLP advises a range of clients from advertising companies to media, automotive, retail, fintech and healthcare corporations. The practice is well-equipped to assist with a slew of advertising regulation, including advising on newer issues such as web3, the metaverse and AI. Practice head Leonard Gordon leads the team from New York and is an expert in advertising regulation including government investigations and litigation. In Washington DC, Stuart Ingis leads on privacy issues involved in advertising matters, Melissa Steinman is the go-to for promotions and online gaming knowledge and Ellen Berge focuses on regulatory compliance issues related to digital advertising.

United States > Finance > Financial services regulation

Venable LLP provides regulatory advice to clients across the payments, fintech, and banking sectors, assisting with compliance, licensing, and the development of consumer lending products. The team also represents clients in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions brought by agencies such as the CFPB and FTC. In addition to handling compliance matters, the firm advises on operational risks and regulatory requirements affecting financial institutions. The practice is led by four partners, with Ellen Berge and Andrew Bigart focusing on payments and fintech-related regulatory issues, including licensing and compliance frameworks. Michael Bresnick, Leonard Gordon, and Jonathan Pompan handle enforcement matters, representing clients in investigations and proceedings initiated by regulatory agencies, including the DOJ. Gordon serves as the key contact in New York, while the rest of the team is based in Washington DC