Foley was proud to co-host the 2012 Chicago Supplier Roundtable for Auto Industry Impact Issues with the OESA on December 6, 2012.
Partner Mark A. Aiello moderated a panel discussion on supplier legal strategies. Partner John R. Trentacosta spoke on the latest contract and commercial issues facing the automotive supply chain; Partner Christopher H. Grigorian provided a NHTSA update and Partner Gregory E. Neppl spoke on the government’s recent antitrust activities.
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