Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP’s advertising and marketing practice has extensive experience defending clients from a range of industries in consumer class actions, Lanham Act false advertising disputes, FTC motions, and NAD challenges. The group is led by New Jersey-based Lauri Mazzuchetti and Washington DC-based John Villafranco. Mazzuchetti has a particular focus on Lanham Act false advertising suits and false advertising class actions, while Villafranco concentrates on advertising and marketing practices. In New Jersey, Jeff Castello primarily represents clients from the food and beverage sector, handling false advertising and class action claims. He also has experience in privacy matters, defending clients accused of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Jaclyn Metzinger, based in New York, is active in consumer class actions, false advertising claims, and employment matters. Kate White is a new addition to the team, joining as a partner in 2023 after moving from the FTC.