Focused on regulation and innovation in the Automotive Industry, this conference offers a unique and robust examination of disruptive forces molding the modern automotive technology.
Keynote Speaker:
- Carla Bailo, President & CEO – Center for Automotive Research
Panel Discussions:
Brave New World: Emerging Legal Issues in the Automotive Sector
- Moderator: Steve Hilfinger, Partner – Foley & Lardner LLP
- Panelist: Pavan Agarwal, Partner – Foley & Lardner LLP
- Panelist: Ellen Clark, Managing Director – Greenwich Capital Group
- Panelist: Kimberly Chainey, Associate General Counsel – Avis Budget Group
- Panelist: Christopher Swift, Partner – Foley & Lardner LLP
Proceed with Caution: Examining Legal Scrutiny of Autonomous Vehicles
- Moderator: Neal Walters, Partner & Practice Leader, Product Liability and Mass Tort Group – Ballard Spahr
- Panelist: Thomas Branigan, Managing Partner – Bowman & Brooke LLP
- Panelist: Bryan Casey, Legal Fellow – Center for Automotive Research at Stanford
- Panelist: Nandi Chhabra, Legal Counsel & Market Development – Peloton Technology
- Panelist: Chris Grigorian, Partner – Foley & Lardner LLP
Who Should Attend:
- Corporate Counsel
- Law Firm Attorneys
- Risk and Compliance Professionals
- Automotive Industry Executives & Senior Leaders
Click here to register and view the full agenda. Foley guest registrations are complimentary. Simply enter code AUTO100 during online registration to reserve your seat.
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