Joseph J. Lewczak is a partner in the Advertising, Marketing & Promotions; Entertainment, Media & Publishing and Intellectual Property Practice Groups of Davis & Gilbert. He represents numerous multinational, national and local advertising agencies, promotions agencies, advertisers, direct marketers, and telemarketers in connection with all aspects of advertising, promotions, marketing, direct marketing and telemarketing.
Mr. Lewczak has been ranked as a leading lawyer for advertising law by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for five years (2008-2012). Clients comment that he “has a broad knowledge base and is very practical in his approach to dealing with issues.” The Legal 500 U.S. directory has also recognized him for four consecutive years (2009-2012) for his knowledge in the areas of advertising, marketing and entertainment, and he is applauded by clients for his “knowledgeable, practical approach.” In addition, Mr. Lewczak has been recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America in advertising law (2011 and 2012).
Mr. Lewczak has considerable experience in all areas of advertising, direct marketing and promotions, and he is an expert in the areas of games of chance, complex skill contests, telemarketing, direct mail and charitable solicitations. He regularly counsels clients on issues relating to all aspects of intellectual property, including copyright and rights of privacy and publicity. Mr. Lewczak’s practice extends from providing advice on the content of advertising copy and telemarketing scripts, to the review and drafting of rules for sweepstakes and skill contests, to the negotiation of complex agreements relating to the advertising, marketing and promotions industry. He is frequently involved and extremely well versed in the drafting and negotiating of a wide variety of agreements including agency/client agreements, media buying agreements, talent contracts, music licenses, commercial production agreements, and software license agreements.
Mr. Lewczak serves as an Adjunct Professor at New York Law School, where he teaches advertising, marketing and promotions law. Prior to joining Davis & Gilbert, Mr. Lewczak was the Director of Legal Affairs at EMI-Capitol Music Group North America and a corporate attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
