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(55)
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 and former Chief Counsel for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Amanda B. Robinson
Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Amanda B. Robinson is a Partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
Amandine Schneickert
Principal at Pivot Point Strategies
Amandine Schneickert is a Principal at Pivot Point Strategies.
Andrew Pruitt
Senior Counsel, Product Liability & Litigation at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Andrew Pruitt is Senior Counsel specializing in Product Liability and Litigation at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
Brian Thompson
Assistant General Counsel, Service, Warranty, and Products Liability at Lucid Motors
Brian Thompson is the Assistant General Counsel for Service, Warranty, and Products Liability at Lucid Motors.
Cameron Azari
Senior Vice President at Epiq Global
Cameron Azari is the Senior Vice President at Epiq Global.
Carla Peak
Managing Director, Settlement Administration at Kroll, LLC
Carla Peak serves as Managing Director of Settlement Administration at Kroll, LLC.
Casey Watkins
Counsel at Ballard Spahr LLP
Casey Watkins serves as Counsel at Ballard Spahr LLP.
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, Cyber/Data/Privacy at Cooley LLP
Claire M. Gibbs is Special Counsel specializing in Cyber, Data, and Privacy at Cooley LLP.
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.
Daniel Pepper
Partner, Chair, Data Protection and Cybersecurity at Fisher & Phillips LLP
Daniel Pepper is a Partner and Chair of Data Protection and Cybersecurity at Fisher & Phillips LLP.
Emma Jacobson
Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs at Rivian
Emma Jacobson serves as Senior Counsel for Regulatory Affairs at Rivian.
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.
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.
Erica Eversman
President at Automotive Education & Policy Institute
Erica Eversman is the 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 for Litigation and Regulatory matters at Ford Motor Company.
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.
J. Simone Jones
Partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
J. Simone Jones is a Partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP.
Jay D. Logel
Senior Counsel at Dykema Gossett PLLC
Jay D. Logel serves as Senior Counsel at Dykema Gossett PLLC.
Jillian Rupnow
Corporate Counsel, Americas at BorgWarner Inc.
Jillian Rupnow serves as Corporate Counsel for the Americas at BorgWarner Inc.
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.
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.
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.
Mark V. Heusel
Practice Group Chair – Intl & Regional Practices at Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mark V. Heusel is the Practice Group Chair for International and Regional Practices at Dickinson Wright PLLC.
Michael B. Gallub
Partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
Michael Gallub is a Partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP, specializing in automotive litigation.
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 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.
Monica S. Batsford
Associate General Counsel at Forvia
Monica S. Batsford serves as Associate General Counsel at Forvia.
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.
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 retired Associate General Counsel for Regulatory and Vehicle Safety at Lucid Motors and former Chief Counsel for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Patrick J. Cleary
Co-Managing Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP
Patrick J. Cleary is the Co-Managing Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP.
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.
Ryan Harrington
Principal at Exponent
Ryan Harrington is a Principal at Exponent, focusing on automotive technologies.
Sean A. Commons
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Sean A. Commons is a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP.
Sergio Mendoza
Materials Science and Electrochemistry Senior Manager at Exponent
Sergio Mendoza is a Senior Manager in Materials Science and Electrochemistry at Exponent.
Sylvia G. Costelloe
Counsel at ArentFox Schiff LLP
Sylvia Costelloe serves as Counsel at ArentFox Schiff LLP.
Thomas P. Branigan
Executive Managing Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP
Thomas P. Branigan is the Executive Managing Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP.
Todd G. Lezon
Partner at Walsworth LLP
Todd G. Lezon is a Partner at Walsworth LLP.
Vanessa L. Miller
Partner and Auto Team Lead at Foley & Lardner LLP
Vanessa L. Miller is a Partner and Auto Team Lead at Foley & Lardner LLP.
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 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.