New podcast explores the legal, regulatory, intellectual property, privacy, and business issues shaping today's beauty industry.
WASHINGTON, DC (June 22, 2026) – Venable LLP announced today the launch of The Beauty Law Glow-Up, a new podcast series dedicated to helping beauty, wellness, and personal care companies navigate the rapidly evolving legal and business challenges facing the industry.
Hosted by Venable partners Claudia Lewis and Kristen Ruisi, the eight-episode series brings together Venable attorneys and industry leaders to discuss the issues that matter most to beauty brands, from advertising compliance and product safety to intellectual property protection, privacy, franchising, and mergers and acquisitions. New episodes will be published weekly.
"The beauty industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by new technologies, changing consumer expectations, and increased regulatory scrutiny," said Lewis. "This podcast is designed to provide practical, actionable insights that help brands stay ahead of emerging risks while continuing to innovate and grow."
"The Beauty Law Glow-Up offers a unique combination of legal analysis and industry perspective," added Ruisi. "Whether listeners are founders, in-house counsel, marketers, compliance professionals, or executives, they'll gain valuable guidance on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of beauty and wellness."
The inaugural season conversations include the following:
- Advertising Compliance in the Age of AI and Influencers – Lewis is joined by partners Caitlin Blanche and Len Gordon to discuss influencer marketing, AI-driven advertising campaigns, disclosure requirements, and the increasingly aggressive enforcement environment facing beauty and wellness brands
- Dupes, Counterfeits, and Beauty Brand Enforcement – Ruisi and counsel Maria Sinatra explore strategies for protecting brand names, packaging, and trade dress, and discuss when companies should escalate from monitoring and takedowns to formal enforcement actions
- Managing FDA and CPSC Risk in Beauty Products – Lewis speaks with Allison Levy, chief legal officer at Mary Kay, and Venable partner Erin Maus about product safety, regulatory compliance, and crisis preparedness
- Data Privacy for Beauty and Wellness Brands – Ruisi and partner Kelly Bastide examine how companies can build scalable privacy programs, responsibly leverage consumer data, and adapt to a rapidly changing regulatory landscape
- Autorenewal Risk in the Beauty Industry – Lewis and partner Shahin Rothermel discuss subscription programs, litigation trends, and compliance strategies for recurring-revenue business models
- Inside the Deal Room for Beauty Brands – Ruisi, Martin Okner, CEO of Fromm International, and Venable partner Chuck Morton provide an inside look at what makes beauty companies attractive acquisition targets and how founders can prepare for a successful transaction
- Franchising Growth in Beauty and Wellness Brands – Lewis and partner Michael Joblove explore franchising opportunities, expansion strategies, and common pitfalls for growing brands
- Building and Protecting Beauty Brands in a Global Marketplace – Ruisi and partner Becky Liebowitz discuss trademark strategy, brand protection, packaging, and intellectual property considerations in an increasingly competitive international market.
To listen to The Beauty Law Glow-Up and learn more about Venable's Beauty and Wellness Practice, visit Venable.com/GlowUpPod.
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