February 16, 2026

[Event] 12th Advertising Law Symposium

Name: 12th Advertising Law Symposium
Start: 2026-03-11
End: 2026-03-12
Location: Venable LLP

March 11th - 12th

Washington, DC

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Venable LLP

March 11th - 12th, 2026

Venable LLP

600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20001

It’s that time of year again—Ad Law Symposium is back!

Please join us in DC for this highly anticipated event focused on providing you with the information you need to promote your brand with confidence. Combining the experience and thought leadership of one of the nation's largest advertising law practices, our symposium will offer sessions designed to educate and innovate. Attendees span both the legal and business worlds and include attorneys, advertising executives, and marketing professionals working for some of the world's biggest brands.

Sessions will include:

A fireside chat with Chris Mufarrige, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection
An ethics and AI update
Updates on the latest in broad trends and anticipated developments in advertising and marketing law

Space is limited. RSVP to secure your seat today!

Please note that this event is in-person only and the program sessions will not be recorded.

Event Details

Wednesday, March 11

Time	Panel
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception

Thursday, March 12

Time	Panel
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.	Registration, Breakfast, and Opening Remarks
9:30 – 10:20 a.m.	False Discounts, “Junk” Fees, Email Marketing, and More: Top Marketing and Pricing Practices Challenges Ari Rothman, Shahin Rothermel, and Ellen Berge
10:25 – 11:25 a.m.	Direct from the Top: A Chat with FTC Bureau Director Chris Mufarrige Len Gordon and Chris Mufarrige
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.	Beyond the Novelty: AI and Legal Ethics Today Eric Prager and Jay Prapaisilp
12:20 – 1:05 p.m.	Lunch and Conversation: What Advertisers Need to Know When Partnering with NCAA Athletes Ben Stockman and Phil Sheng
1:10 – 1:40 p.m.	Report from the Laboratories: An Overview of State Consumer Protection Developments Mary Gardner and Eden Caliendo
1:45 – 2:15 p.m.	Games, Giveaways, and Guardrails: Legal Updates in Sweepstakes and Promotions Melissa Steinman and Shannon Sansom
2:20 – 2:50 p.m.	The Hidden Cost of Not Complying with FDA Regulations Todd Harrison and Claudia Lewis
2:50 – 3:05 p.m.	Coffee Break
3:05 – 3:35 p.m.	Merchant Processing: Managing Risks and Maximizing Results Andrew Bigart and Chris Boone
3:40 – 4:30 p.m.	Could You Run This Ad? A Roundtable on Advertising Claims, IP Rights, and Real-World Risk William Lawrence, Calvin Nelson, and Chris Kim
4:35 – 5:25 p.m.	2025 Recap/2026 Look Ahead for CPG: The Most Common and Noteworthy False Advertising Class Action Claims Roger Colaizzi, Caitlin Blanche, and Amit Rana
5:25 – 5:30 p.m.	Closing Remarks
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.	Networking Reception

Who Is the Advertising Law Symposium For?

Venable’s Advertising Law Symposium is for clients and prospective clients of the firm who serve as in-house counsel, marketing or advertising professionals, compliance officers, or company executives for brands that are new to the market, well established, and everywhere in between.

Venable is an approved CLE provider in California, Florida, Illinois, and New York, as well as a registered provider in Colorado. This program is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys and will offer an expected six to seven credits depending on state and eligibility. This program will be submitted for approval in Virginia and Colorado. Please allow up to 90 days for the CLE governing bodies to review materials and issue a credit decision.

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