Todd Harrison focuses his practice on FDA, FSIS, APHIS, AMS, FTC, and the DEA, as well as other federal, state, and international consumer protection agencies governing rules and regulations related to drugs, foods, dietary supplements, homeopathic remedies, medical devices, medical foods, and cosmetics. Learn more.

Claudia Lewis, co-chair of Venable’s FDA Group, counsels clients on matters involving Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation, labeling, and marketing of foods, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, medical devices, and other products. With deep knowledge of dietary supplement labeling regulations, Claudia represents scientists, physicians, nutritionists, healthcare associations, and citizen groups. She has also aided international clients in establishing a U.S. market for their products. She has prepared and presented constitutional and administrative law cases before the FDA, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Learn more.

Chris Kim assists clients with intellectual property and technology transactions across a wide variety of industries. Chris also advises clients on the licensing, sale, acquisition, maintenance, and protection of their intellectual property assets, and provides general corporate counseling for technology products and services. In addition to his primary transactional practice, Chris has participated in numerous intellectual property litigation matters. He utilizes his litigation experience to provide clients with a full picture of the commercial opportunities and risk management strategies that apply to their business. Learn more.

Ari Rothman, co-chair of the Venable Autorenewal Solutions Team, focuses on legal aspects of advertising, marketing, telemarketing, privacy disputes, and payment processing. He represents a wide range of clients, including online retailers, advertisers, and payment processors, in compliance reviews, contract negotiations, investigations, and litigation. Ari is skilled in navigating federal and state laws, such as the TCPA and California’s ARL, and provides strategic counsel on advertising compliance, privacy, and consumer protection. Learn more.

Roger Colaizzi, chair of Venable’s Advertising Litigation group, has extensive trial experience in Lanham Act false advertising, deceptive trade practices, and brand protection issues, including anti-counterfeiting and IP disputes. He has successfully handled numerous emergency injunctions and represented clients before the FTC, CFPB, NAD, and other regulatory bodies. Roger began his career at the U.S. Department of Justice, prosecuting discrimination claims and criminal cases. Learn more

Alex Rubel specializes in food and drug law, consumer product safety, and advertising, advising clients on regulatory compliance with agencies like the FDA, CPSC, and FTC, and defending them in enforcement actions. He assists with marketing claim substantiation, FDA recalls, and compliance with CPSC regulations, while also mitigating risks of litigation and NAD challenges. With prior experience at the FTC and CPSC, Alex brings valuable regulatory insight to his practice. Learn more.

Thomas Smith advises food and beverage companies on regulatory and compliance matters involving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and related state and international frameworks. Thomas helps clients navigate issues involving food additives, labeling, safety, and enforcement risk. He regularly drafts administrative filings, petitions, and appeals under various statutes administered by the FDA, including the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and the Tobacco Control Act (TCA). Thomas also counsels clients on emerging state-level requirements related to consumer safety and sustainability, including compliance with laws such as California's Proposition 65. Learn more.

Richard Starr advises clients on FDA and FTC matters related to the labeling, advertising, and marketing of cosmetics, dietary supplements, and foods, as well as compliance with green chemistry and food packaging laws. He assists with FDA clearances for food additives and food-contact materials and represents clients across the value chain, including manufacturers, distributors, and trade associations. Richard’s prior experience includes policy advocacy under TSCA, RCRA, and CERCLA at a leading law firm and a chemical industry trade organization. Learn more.