Atty. Allison Fitzpatrick
An established thought leader in the digital media space, Allison Fitzpatrick brings to her clients a thorough understanding of the power of social media, influencer marketing, native advertising and other forms of emerging media. Allison has witnessed firsthand the explosive growth of influencer marketing on social media.
Advertising Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Allison Fitzpatrick at a Glance
Allison Fitzpatrick is a entertainment attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis+Gilbert LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Media Law (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Allison Fitzpatrick
- An established thought leader in the digital media space, Allison Fitzpatrick brings to her clients a thorough understanding of the power of social media, influencer marketing, native advertising and other forms of emerging media
- Allison has witnessed firsthand the explosive growth of influencer marketing on social media
- As popular bloggers transformed themselves into social media influencers — with marketers signing them to lucrative contracts — she was instrumental in shaping those contracts and developing her client’s social media policies
- Whether dealing with “micro” influencers in niche categories, or with major celebrities representing national brands, she helps clients navigate the rapidly evolving social media landscape
- Children’s marketers — as well as operators of child-targeted apps and websites — look to Allison for guidance in their online marketing efforts
- Knowing the unique power digital media has over children, she routinely reviews websites, apps, privacy policies and marketing campaigns to ensure compliance with the Children’s Advertising Review Unit’s Self-Regulatory Guidelines, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and other laws
- Having worked on some of the industry’s most successful promotions, Allison bore witness to digital media’s dramatic transformation of the promotions industry, as she helped her clients transition from their traditional reliance on print and direct mail promotions to the social media world, where she advises clients on their sweepstakes, contests, free offers, loyalty rewards programs and other promotions
- Even as she keeps a close eye on emerging media platforms, Allison knows how to adapt the traditional principles of truthfulness in advertising to all aspects of her practice, whether advising clients on endorsements and testimonials, price advertising, claim substantiation, negative option marketing, or any other legal issue where those principles apply
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Allison Fitzpatrick's Areas of Legal Practice
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Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Allison Fitzpatrick
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Allison Fitzpatrick's practice in the field of entertainment.
Focused Entertainment Practice
Concentrating on entertainment means Allison Fitzpatrick's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Allison Fitzpatrick attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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