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. Practice co-chair Richard Eisert 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. Louis DiLorenzo and Alexa Meera Singh are notably involved in advising on regulatory requirements. All individuals mentioned are based in New York.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Davis+Gilbert is the best advertising firm in the country in my view.'
- 'They know everything there is to know about advertising, and also everything adjacent to advertising.'
- 'They are always responsive and business savvy- considering the business risks as well as the legal risks.'
Key clients
- Bridgestone Tires
- Quantasy + Associates
- Claire’s
- Coty
- Fiesta Restaurant Group
- Little Caesar Enterprises
- Avocado Mattress
- Epson America
- JM Smuckers
- CBS Interactive
- Wawa
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ronald Urbach, Richard Eisert