Loeb & Loeb LLP is known as a ‘leader of marketing law’, advising global consumer brands, entertainment and media companies, media agencies, and notable individuals on advertising and marketing issues. The firm is well versed in matters involving a blend of brand marketing, IP, privacy law, and technology. It is regularly sought out for its expertise in advertising and marketing campaigns, partnership agreements, celebrity and brand collaborations, as well as marketing transactions. Melanie Howard sits in Los Angeles, and leads the luxury brands group, focusing on a mix of IP issues and commercial transactions. In Chicago, Brian Heidelberger co-chairs the advertising, marketing  and promotions practice with Libby O’Neill. Heidelberger’s clients consist of global brands, sports and entertainment companies, influencers, and creators. He advises them on a range of issues from the use of AI in advertising and content creation, promotional matters such as structuring sweepstakes, advertising clearance, sponsorship rights as well as media buying and AdTech deals. O’Neill is the go-to advisor for advertising claim substantiation, promotions, and influencer marketing. Other key team members include Seth Rose in Chicago, who excels in drafting and negotiating marketing partnerships and media deals, and Kenneth Florin and James Taylor in New York, who both excel in a range of advertising law issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm's expertise is in marketing law. All through my career, when complex marketing or AdTech matters arose, Loeb & Loeb's name was thrown around as a leader of marketing law. I brought them on board based on their reputation and they didn't disappoint. ’

  • ‘Libby O'Neill has a rare mix of academic wealth of knowledge and practical, commercially-minded delivery. Libby is my go-to for all marketing issues from small gut-checks on consents and disclaimers to defending or initiating high-stakes litigation.’ 

  • 'The team is very knowledgeable, practical, and value driven' 

  • 'Melanie Howard is excellent - extremely client focused, practical, and knows the industry inside and out.'

Key clients

  • Ford Motor Company
  • Rock-it Cargo, a subsidiary of Global Critical Logistics
  • Saks Global
  • VF Corporation
  • Visa
  • Cox Enterprises
  • Motorola Mobility and Lenovo (United States) Inc.

Work highlights

Represented Rock-it Cargo in its multi-year partnership agreement with FIFA, designating Rock-it Cargo as the Official Logistics Provider for FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2025.
Represented Saks Global in connection with intellectual property matters, licensing matters and advertising matters for the brands Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
Represented Vans in a number of collaborations, including with SZA to become Vans Artistic Director and launch signature products, with design house Valentino and with Travis Barker.

Lawyers

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Leading partners

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Practice head

Melanie Howard; Brian Heidelberger; Libby O'Neill

Other key lawyers

James Taylor; Kenneth Florin; Seth Rose