Automotive Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit
The Automotive Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit is an annual conference organized by the American Conference Institute (ACI), focusing on the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of the automotive industry. The 14th edition is scheduled for March 10–11, 2026, at the Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites in Chicago, Illinois.
Key topics include lemon law, class action concerns, global supply chain uncertainty, product liability, data privacy, and more. Sessions such as "The Nuts and Bolts of Automotive Litigation" and "Computers on Wheels: Keeping Up with the Digitization of the Automotive Industry" will provide insights into current challenges and strategies.
The event offers networking opportunities, including cocktail receptions sponsored by Bowman and Brooke LLP. Notable speakers include Evan Belser, Deputy General Counsel at Ford Motor Company, and Andrew Pruitt, Senior Counsel at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
This summit is ideal for general counsel, litigation and regulatory professionals, product liability and safety experts, and data privacy and cybersecurity specialists. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest legal challenges and strategies in the automotive sector.
Speakers(6)
Brian Thompson
Assistant General Counsel, Service, Warranty, and Products Liability at Lucid Motors
Brian Thompson serves as Assistant General Counsel for Service, Warranty, and Products Liability at Lucid Motors.
Emma Jacobson
Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs at Rivian
Emma Jacobson serves as Senior Counsel for Regulatory Affairs at Rivian.
Eric Y. Kizirian
Partner | Co-Chair, Class Action & Mass Torts Practice at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Eric Y. Kizirian is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Class Action & Mass Torts Practice at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.
Liz Rapp van Roden, Ph.D.
Biomechanics Principal Scientist at Exponent, Inc.
Liz Rapp van Roden, Ph.D., is a Biomechanics Principal Scientist at Exponent, Inc.
Rebecca Anzidei
Assistant General Counsel, Product Liability & Litigation at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc
Rebecca Anzidei serves as Assistant General Counsel for Product Liability & Litigation at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Varun M. Jain
Of Counsel at K&L Gates LLP
Varun M. Jain is Of Counsel at K&L Gates LLP and former Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Event Details
- Date
- March 18-19, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
- Pricing
- $1,795 - $2,495
- Audience
- General counsel, litigation and regulatory professionals, product liability and safety experts, data privacy and cybersecurity specialists.