Dykema Drives
Annual Automotive Legal Summit

Thursday, August 13, 2026  |  M1 Concourse  |  Pontiac, Michigan


Now in its fourth year, Dykema’s premier summit returns to M1 Concourse on August 13 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 PM   From Flashpoint to Fallout: Inside Automotive Crisis Management
1:30 PM   Autonomous Vehicles: How Will Regulations Shape the Future?
2:00 PM   Networking Break
2:30 PM   Navigating Supply Chain Disruption: Lessons Learned in the Automotive Industry
3:00 PM   Connected Cars, AI & Cybersecurity: Evolving Rules of the Road
3:30 PM   Automotive Industry Litigation: The High-Exposure Risk Playbook
4:30 PM   Reception & Driving Experiences

Who Should Attend

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

Please note: 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.

Meet Our Speakers

Amy Depuy
Litigation Counsel
Kia America

Sarah McAfee
Director & Lead Counsel
General Motors

Andrea Moody
Director & Senior Counsel
Product Litigation & Autonomous Vehicles
General Motors

Ryan Harrington
Corporate Vice President and Principal
Exponent

Looking Back at 2025


What Attendees Gained

  • Insight on industry trends and upcoming developments
  • Practical strategies to anticipate risk and adapt to change
  • Expanded professional networks
  • Pulse-pounding experiences on M1’s track 

Previous Attendance

▪ Alps Alpine North America ▪ Bollinger ▪ Bosch ▪ BorgWarner ▪ Ford ▪ Freudenberg North America ▪ Exponent ▪ Flex ▪ FORVIA ▪ Garrett Motion ▪ General Motors ▪ Harley-Davidson ▪ Hyundai Mobis ▪ MAHLE ▪ Mercedes-Benz ▪ NSK Americas ▪ Penske Automotive ▪ Piston Group ▪ Sumitomo Electric ▪ Tenneco ▪ Texas Instrument

Become a Sponsor


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

 

Featured Sponsor


Exponent partners with automotive companies and legal teams to provide expert analysis on vehicle performance, safety, and complex failure investigations.

Be there for all the action!

Venue & Accommodations


M1 Concourse
45399 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, Michigan

Directions

Nearby Hotel: We’ve reserved a limited number of rooms at Auburn Hills Marriott in Pontiac at a special rate of $189/night, less than three miles from M1 Concourse.

Book your room by Friday, August 7. The corporate/promo code is DYK.

Celebrating 100 Years of Dykema: A century of supporting the automotive industry and the pioneers that have helped shape it. 

Learn more about our Automotive, Mobility, Transportation Group

Contact Us


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.