Podcast Hosts
Season 1
Inside the Deal Room for Beauty Brands – Episode 6
Host Kristen Ruisi talks to Martin Okner, CEO of Fromm International, and Venable partner Chuck Morton about what makes beauty brands attractive acquisition targets, what buyers are really looking for, and how founders can position themselves early for a successful transaction.
Host: Kristen Ruisi
Guests: Martin Okner, Chuck Morton
Autorenewal Risk in the Beauty Industry – Episode 5
Host Claudia Lewis talks to partner Shahin Rothermel about how beauty brands can structure autorenewal programs more thoughtfully, reduce litigation exposure, and stay ahead of a fast-moving compliance landscape.
Host: Claudia Lewis
Guest: Shahin Rothermel
Data Privacy for Beauty and Wellness Brands – Episode 4
Host Kristen Ruisi talks to partner Kelly Bastide about how beauty brands can build scalable privacy programs, use consumer data responsibly, and navigate a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
Host: Kristen Ruisi
Guest: Kelly Bastide
Managing FDA and CPSC Risk in Beauty Products – Episode 3
Host Claudia Lewis talks to Allison Levy, chief legal officer at Mary Kay, and partner Erin Maus about how beauty brands can think proactively about product safety, regulatory overlap, and crisis readiness before a problem becomes a full-blown event.
Host: Claudia Lewis
Guests: Allison Levy, Erin Maus
Dupes, Counterfeits, and Beauty Brand Enforcement – Episode 2
Host Kristen Ruisi talks to counsel Maria Sinatra about how beauty brands can protect their names, packaging, and overall look and feel, and when it makes sense to move from monitoring and takedowns to more aggressive enforcement.
Host: Kristen Ruisi
Guest: Maria Sinatra
Advertising Compliance in the Age of AI and Influencers – Episode 1
Host Claudia Lewis speaks with partners Caitlin Blanche and Len Gordon about how beauty and wellness brands can navigate influencer marketing, AI-driven campaigns, and disclosure requirements while mitigating risk in an increasingly aggressive enforcement environment.
Host: Claudia Lewis
Guests: Caitlin Blanche and Len Gordon
