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Now in its fourth year, Dykema’s premier summit returns to M1 Concourse on August 20 in a shorter, sharper format with fast-moving sessions, actionable insights, and meaningful networking.

Agenda at a Glance

Time	Event
12:00 PM	Check-in & Networking Lunch
1:00 - 4:30 PM	Program Sessions
4:30 PM	Networking Reception Drifting and Lead/Follow Driving Experiences

 

Who Should Attend

In house legal counsel and corporate professionals across the automotive, transportation, and mobility industries.

Law firm referral partners are not eligible to attend.

CLE Credit Opportunity

CLE accreditation is anticipated for California, Illinois, and Texas. We provide Uniform Certificates of Attendance and jurisdiction-specific information for those licensed in other jurisdictions.

• From Flashpoint to Fallout: Inside Automotive Crisis Management

When a crisis strikes, legal teams are often at the center of the response. This session explores how organizations can prepare for and navigate recalls, supply chain disruptions, cybersecurity incidents, workplace events, and other high-stakes challenges. Panelists will discuss practical strategies for building an effective crisis management framework, coordinating cross-functional response efforts, and communicating effectively under pressure. Attendees will gain practical insights into helping their organizations mitigate risk, maintain business continuity, and protect their reputation when it matters most.

• • Nicoletta Milanesio Berrino | MAHLE
  • Jeff Koppy | General Motors
  • Kevin Mulcahy | Ford Motor Company
  • Klaudia Psari | DAUCH Corporation
  • Moderator: Mark Chutkow | Dykema

• The AV Race: Innovation, Risk, and the Convergence of Cultures

As the race toward the future of mobility accelerates, we are approaching critical inflection points that will define the businesses that deliver the winning technologies and how effectively those businesses manage the risks and rules that accompany them. Our panel will explore how this race is reshaping the relationship between vehicles and drivers, challenging long-held assumptions about regulation and liability, and what organizations can do now to prepare for what's ahead.

• • Frank Fink | Wayve Technologies, Inc.
  • Ryan Harrington | Exponent
  • Moderator: Jay Logel | Dykema

• Connected Cars, AI & Cybersecurity: Evolving Rules of the Road

Connected vehicles, AI, and emerging technologies are transforming the automotive industry while creating new legal, regulatory, and cybersecurity challenges. This interactive session will explore recent legislative and judicial developments, evolving expectations for connected technologies, and the legal implications of an increasingly connected mobility ecosystem. Through audience polling and discussion, attendees will gain practical insights into the issues shaping the future of transportation.

• • Mark Malven | Dykema
  • Dante Stella | Dykema

• Automotive Product Liability: The High-Exposure Risk Playbook

Product liability litigation continues to evolve alongside advances in vehicle technology, changing consumer expectations, and an increasingly active regulatory environment. This session will examine emerging litigation trends, notable developments, and practical insights shaping the automotive industry, helping legal teams anticipate risk, strengthen litigation strategies, and respond more effectively to high-exposure claims.

• • Amy Depuy | Kia America
  • Andrea Moody | General Motors
  • Moderator: Brian Smith | Dykema

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Serious insight. Genuine fun. Once the program concludes, experience the excitement of M1 Concourse through drifting ride-alongs and lead/follow driving experiences.

• Drifting Ride-Alongs: Ride alongside a professional driver and experience the precision and excitement of controlled drifting.
• Lead/Follow Driving Experience: Get behind the wheel and navigate M1 Concourse's road course while following a professional instructor through guided laps.

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If your company or organization would like more information about becoming a sponsor, please contact Laura Baucus or Laiza Goytia.

 

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For questions about the event, registration, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact our team.

To learn more about Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility, and Transportation group, please contact Dykema’s Automotive Director and Member, Laura Baucus.