Allison Fitzpatrick > Davis+Gilbert LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile
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Allison Fitzpatrick
Work Department
Advertising + Marketing
Position
Partner
Career
An established thought leader in the digital media space, Allison Fitzpatrick brings to her clients a thorough understanding of the power of social media, influencer marketing, native advertising and other forms of emerging media.
Allison has witnessed firsthand the explosive growth of influencer marketing on social media. As popular bloggers transformed themselves into social media influencers — with marketers signing them to lucrative contracts — she was instrumental in shaping those contracts and developing her client’s social media policies. Whether dealing with “micro” influencers in niche categories, or with major celebrities representing national brands, she helps clients navigate the rapidly evolving social media landscape.
Children’s marketers — as well as operators of child-targeted apps and websites — look to Allison for guidance in their online marketing efforts. Knowing the unique power digital media has over children, she routinely reviews websites, apps, privacy policies and marketing campaigns to ensure compliance with the Children’s Advertising Review Unit’s Self-Regulatory Guidelines, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and other laws.
Having worked on some of the industry’s most successful promotions, Allison bore witness to digital media’s dramatic transformation of the promotions industry, as she helped her clients transition from their traditional reliance on print and direct mail promotions to the social media world, where she advises clients on their sweepstakes, contests, free offers, loyalty rewards programs and other promotions.
Even as she keeps a close eye on emerging media platforms, Allison knows how to adapt the traditional principles of truthfulness in advertising to all aspects of her practice, whether advising clients on endorsements and testimonials, price advertising, claim substantiation, negative option marketing, or any other legal issue where those principles apply.
Education
Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2001; Georgetown University, B.A., cum laude, 1995
Lawyer Rankings
United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Advertising and marketing: transactional and regulatory
(Leading lawyers)Davis+Gilbert LLP covers a myriad of transactional and regulatory work spanning prosecution and defense in competitive, regulatory, and reputational cases, as well as in emerging areas such as generative artificial intelligence and IP-related risks. The group represents impressive clients from a range of industries, including household name brands. Practice co-chair Ronald Urbach
has extensive experience representing clients before governmental and regulatory bodies including the NAD, NARB, and FTC. Richard Eisert, co-chair of the firm, specializes in the technology sector and covers e-commerce, IP, and privacy law. Another key name in the firm is Howard R Weingrad who handles content review and production, celebrity endorsement and talent engagement, and pre-litigation IP and contract dispute resolution. Allison Fitzpatrick is recognized for her expertise in digital media including social media, influencer marketing, and native advertising. Aaron Taylor plays a pivotal role in the firm, regularly challenging and defending false advertising claims. Both Paavana Kumar and Samantha Rothaus were promoted to partner in January 2023, and they focus on advertising campaign matters and IP, respectively. Associates Louis DiLorenzo and Alexa Meera Singh are notably involved in advising on regulatory requirements. All individuals mentioned are based in New York.