Automotive Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit
The Automotive Litigation, Regulation, and Innovation Summit is an annual conference organized by the American Conference Institute (ACI). The 14th edition is scheduled for March 10–11, 2026, at the Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites in Chicago, Illinois. This event brings together top experts from the automotive industry to address a wide range of legal challenges facing automobile manufacturers today.
Key topics covered at the summit include lemon law, novel class action concerns, global supply chain uncertainty, product liability, data privacy, and more. Sessions such as "The Nuts and Bolts of Automotive Litigation: Juries, Damages and MDLs" and "Computers on Wheels: Keeping Up with the Digitization of the Automotive Industry" provide attendees with practical strategies to navigate the evolving legal landscape.
In addition to the main conference, attendees have the opportunity to participate in pre-conference workshops, including the "Connected-Vehicle AI & Data Compliance Lab" and the "Warranty & Lemon-Law Drafting Clinic." These workshops offer hands-on experience and deeper insights into specific areas of interest. The event also features networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, industry leaders, and legal experts.
This summit is ideal for general counsel, litigation and regulatory professionals, product liability and safety experts, data privacy and cybersecurity specialists, as well as law firms, consultants, and service providers. Attending provides valuable insights into current legal challenges and strategies in the automotive industry, making it a must-attend event for those seeking to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.
Speakers(41)
Aaron Flyer
Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs at Scout Motors Inc.
Aaron Flyer is Senior Counsel for Regulatory Affairs at Scout Motors Inc.
Adam Raviv
Counsel and Global Co-chair, Automotive and Mobility Industry Group at Sidley Austin LLP
Adam Raviv is Counsel and Global Co-chair of the Automotive and Mobility Industry Group at Sidley Austin LLP.
Amandine Schneickert
Principal at Pivot Point Strategies
Amandine Schneickert is a Principal at Pivot Point Strategies.
Andrew Pruitt
Senior Counsel at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Andrew Pruitt is Senior Counsel at Volkswagen Group of America, focusing on product liability and litigation.
Bethany Wilson
Corporate Counsel at Mercedes-Benz USA
Bethany Wilson serves as Corporate Counsel at Mercedes-Benz USA.
Brian Kapatkin
Assistant General Counsel, Automotive Product Regulatory & Litigation at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brian Kapatkin serves as Assistant General Counsel for Automotive Product Regulatory & Litigation at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brian T. Carr
Partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
Brian T. Carr is a Partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP, focusing on automotive litigation.
Cameron Azari
Senior Vice President at Epiq Global
Cameron Azari is Senior Vice President at Epiq Global, specializing in legal services and technology.
Carla Peak
Managing Director, Settlement Administration at Kroll, LLC
Carla Peak is Managing Director of Settlement Administration at Kroll, LLC.
Casey Watkins
Counsel at Ballard Spahr LLP
Casey Watkins is Counsel at Ballard Spahr LLP, specializing in automotive regulatory compliance.
Chris Nalevanko
General Counsel, VP & Corporate Secretary at Zoox
Chris Nalevanko is General Counsel, Vice President, and Corporate Secretary at Zoox.
Christopher Nevers
Senior Director, Public Policy at Rivian
Christopher Nevers serves as Senior Director of Public Policy at Rivian.
Claire M. Gibbs
Special Counsel at Cooley LLP
Claire M. Gibbs is Special Counsel at Cooley LLP, specializing in automotive regulatory matters.
Connor B. Walby
Member/Partner at Dykema Gossett PLLC
Connor B. Walby is a Member and Partner at Dykema Gossett PLLC, specializing in automotive litigation.
Eric D. Reicin
President and Chief Executive Officer at BBB National Programs
Eric D. Reicin serves as President and CEO of BBB National Programs, overseeing industry self-regulation programs.
Erica Eversman
President at Automotive Education & Policy Institute
Erica Eversman is President of the Automotive Education & Policy Institute.
Erinn DePorre
Vice President and Legal Counsel – Auto, Data & Employment Legal Team at Qualcomm
Erinn DePorre serves as Vice President and Legal Counsel on the Auto, Data & Employment Legal Team at Qualcomm.
Evan Belser
Deputy General Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory at Ford Motor Company
Evan Belser serves as Deputy General Counsel at Ford Motor Company, overseeing litigation and regulatory matters.
Hilary Cain
Senior Vice President, Policy at Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Hilary Cain is Senior Vice President of Policy at the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
Jay D. Logel
Senior Counsel at Dykema Gossett PLLC
Jay D. Logel is Senior Counsel at Dykema Gossett PLLC, focusing on automotive litigation.
Juna Lee
Legal Counsel at LG Energy Solution
Juna Lee serves as Legal Counsel at LG Energy Solution.
Laura C. Baucus
Member at Dykema Gossett PLLC
Laura C. Baucus is a Member at Dykema Gossett PLLC, focusing on automotive litigation.
Laurie Holmes
Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at Hyundai Motor America
Laurie Holmes serves as Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Hyundai Motor America.
Michael Carroll
Director, Associate General Counsel at Subaru of America Inc
Michael Carroll is Director and Associate General Counsel at Subaru of America Inc.
Michael Gallub
Partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
Michael Gallub is a Partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP, specializing in automotive litigation.
Michael Maten
Director, EV Policy and Regulatory Affairs at General Motors
Michael Maten is Director of EV Policy and Regulatory Affairs at General Motors.
Michael R. Hollomon II
Chief Commercial Officer at US Strategic Metals
Michael R. Hollomon II is the Chief Commercial Officer at US Strategic Metals.
Nancy Bell
Senior Legal Director Regulatory Affairs & Policy at Rivian
Nancy Bell serves as Senior Legal Director for Regulatory Affairs & Policy at Rivian.
Nicholas D. Prudenzano
Senior Counsel at Bowman and Brooke LLP
Nicholas D. Prudenzano is Senior Counsel at Bowman and Brooke LLP, focusing on product liability defense.
Nicholas Faenza, Ph.D.
Materials Science and Electrochemistry Principal Engineer at Exponent
Nicholas Faenza, Ph.D., is a Principal Engineer in Materials Science and Electrochemistry at Exponent.
Nicholas G. Even
Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP
Nicholas G. Even is a Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP, focusing on product liability defense.
Nick Bunner
General Counsel at Stack AV
Nick Bunner serves as General Counsel at Stack AV, focusing on autonomous vehicle technologies.
Nima H. Mohebbi
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Nima H. Mohebbi is a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP, specializing in automotive law.
O. Kevin Vincent
Associate General Counsel, Regulatory & Vehicle Safety (Retired) at Lucid Motors
O. Kevin Vincent is the former Chief Counsel for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and retired Associate General Counsel at Lucid Motors.
Patrick J. Cleary
Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP
Patrick J. Cleary is a Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP, specializing in product liability defense.
Peter Huether
Senior Research Associate for Transportation at American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Peter Huether is a Senior Research Associate for Transportation at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
Robert Love
Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Robert Love is a Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, specializing in automotive law.
Ryan Harrington
Principal at Exponent
Ryan Harrington is a Principal at Exponent, focusing on automotive technologies.
Sergio Mendoza
Materials Science and Electrochemistry Senior Manager at Exponent
Sergio Mendoza is a Senior Manager in Materials Science and Electrochemistry at Exponent.
Sylvia Costelloe
Counsel at ArentFox Schiff LLP
Sylvia Costelloe is Counsel at ArentFox Schiff LLP, focusing on regulatory compliance.
Thomas P. Branigan
Executive Managing Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP
Thomas P. Branigan is the Executive Managing Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP, specializing in product liability defense.
Event Details
- Date
- March 10-11, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
- Pricing
- $1,795 - $2,795
- Audience
- General counsel, litigation and regulatory professionals, product liability and safety experts, data privacy and cybersecurity specialists, law firms, consultants, and service providers.
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