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Brian R. Tengel

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Tengel Brian
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brtengel@Venable.com
Washington, DC
T +1 202.344.4091 F +1 202.344.8300

Brian Tengel provides consumer privacy and data security guidance for clients across many industries. Brian advises on compliance with federal, state, and international laws and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As a member of the firm's Mobility and Transportation Technology team, Brian also advises on complex legal, regulatory, and policy issues related to emerging transportation technologies, including fully automated and electric vehicles, connected cars, and the Internet of Things.

Brian has experience counseling clients on advertising and marketing matters involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Advertising Division (NAD), and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This experience includes advising clients on advertising claim substantiation, pricing and sales claims, sweepstakes and promotions, and gift card and unclaimed property issues.

Following law school, Brian clerked for Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and for Associate Judge Corinne Beckwith of the D.C. Court of Appeals.

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Experience

Government Experience

  • Judicial Intern, The Honorable John D. Bates, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • Law Clerk, The Honorable Corinne Beckwith, D.C. Court of Appeals
  • Law Clerk, The Honorable Roger L. Gregory, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • Press Intern, Office of Senator John Kerry

Representative Matters

  • Performed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and National Advertising Division (NAD) advertising counseling and compliance for an international hospitality brand and large automotive company 
  • Advised a major ride-sharing company and a fitness app on gift card and unclaimed property matters
  • Drafted sweepstakes and contest promotions for an international e-gaming brand and a national sports franchise
  • Created a subscription box company's policies and procedures for Consumer Product Safety Act reporting and compliance

Insights

Thought Leadership

October 2020

The Download October 2020
The Download October 2020

September 28, 2020

Fall Update – Transportation Technology and Mobility Newsletter
Fall Update – Transportation Technology and Mobility Newsletter

September 15, 2020

The Download September 2020
The Download September 2020
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Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. cum laude University of Michigan Law School 2015
    • Editor-in-chief, Michigan Law Review
  • B.A. magna cum laude University of Michigan 2010
    • Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia
  • District of Columbia

Clerk Experience

  • Honorable Roger L. Gregory U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • Honorable Corinne Beckwith District of Columbia Court of Appeals