Claudia A. Lewis

Partner

Claudia Lewis represents numerous clients in the areas of FDA regulations governing foods, dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs, homeopathic preparations, medical foods, medical devices, and importation/exportation of FDA regulated goods; FTC regulations governing advertising appearing on the Internet, television, print media, and radio; FTC telemarketing regulations; USDA regulations governing the use of the term "organic"; and EPA regulations governing pesticides. Learn more.

Caitlin C. Blanche

Partner

Caitlin Blanche is a seasoned litigator who focuses her practice on consumer class action and product focused litigation. Caitlin represents the manufacturers and distributors of food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other equipment facing issues such as false advertising, unfair competition, or other fraud-based claims, as well as product liability claims, including under California’s Proposition 65. She is nationally recognized as a thought leader in the environmental social governance (ESG) litigation space, including greenwashing and other ESG advertising challenges. Caitlin spends much of her time doing proactive work with her clients, advising them on best practices for avoiding litigation, including by thoughtful review and guidance related to product labeling, marketing, and vendor relationships. 
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Shahin O. Rothermel

Partner

Shahin Rothermel counsels and defends clients on issues involving advertising, marketing, e-commerce, privacy, social media, promotions, sweepstakes, and subscription programs. Shahin regularly represents clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general, district attorneys, the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureaus (NAD), the National Advertising Review Board (NARB), and the Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation program (ERSP), in addition to handling complex consumer class actions and competitor disputes in federal and state courts. Learn more.

Ari N. Rothman

Partner

A co-chair of Venable’s Autorenewal Solutions team, Ari Rothman focuses his nationwide practice on all legal facets of advertising and marketing, telemarketing,privacy disputes, and payment processing. Ari represents online retailers, advertisers, nutritional supplement and food companies, affiliate networks, lead generators, advertising agencies, payment processors, independent sales organizations (ISOs), and others in contract negotiations and compliance reviews. He also represents such clients in investigations before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general, in class action and business-to-business litigation, arbitrations, and before the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Learn more.

Laura Rich

Counsel

Laura Rich focuses her practice on matters pertaining to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), particularly on the regulation of dietary supplements, biologics, and tobacco products. As a former senior policy advisor with the FDA, Laura provides valuable perspective to clients who turn to her for advice on shaping regulatory policy and providing input to FDA rulemaking. Learn More.

Richard A. Starr

Associate

Richard Starr advises clients on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) matters, including the labeling, advertising, and marketing of cosmetics, dietary supplements, and foods. Richard also has experience assisting clients in understanding green chemistry and food packaging laws throughout the United States and identifying regulatory and legislative advocacy priorities. He has aided clients in establishing clearances for food additives and food-contact materials by the FDA and other international regulatory agencies. Learn more.