Based in New York, Davis+Gilbert LLP has longstanding expertise in the advertising industry and continues to grow and adapt to new developments in the space such as generative AI and use of dark patterns. The team often advises on emerging areas that do not yet have clear legal frameworks, utilising its years of industry experience to guide clients. Ronald Urbach co-heads the advertising and marketing practice alongside Richard Eisert. Urbach is a seasoned expert in advertising, marketing and promotions, being the go-to for international companies, agencies and brands. Howard Weingrad advises clients on potential issues arising from production through to launch, Allison Fitzpatrick excels in digital media matters and Aaron Taylor assists clients with developing advertising campaigns and defending false advertising issues. Paavana Kumar is an authority on dark pattern issues, while newly promoted partner Louis DiLorenzo advises a mix of independent agencies and global brands on false advertising and IP. Also noted is Alexa Meera Singh who assists with advertising proceedings and Samantha Rothaus who focuses on AI-related projects.
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‘Excellent on advertising and promotions, particularly for children, as well as privacy issues. They tend to take a pragmatic business-oriented approach to assessing and solving problems.’
‘The team is down to earth, friendly, and gets to the point in direct clear language. ’
Key clients
- Bridgestone Tires
- Quantasy + Associates
- Claire’s
- Coty
- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
- United Collective/Grupo Gallegos
- JM Smuckers
- Supernatural AI
- Wawa
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Practice head
Ronald Urbach; Richard Eisert
Other key lawyers
Howard Weingrad; Allison Fitzpatrick; Aaron Taylor; Paavana Kumar; Samantha Rothaus; Alexa Meera Singh; Louis DiLorenzo