Dykema Drives
Annual Automotive Legal Summit
Thursday, August 20, 2026 | M1 Concourse | Pontiac, Michigan
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 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 | |
| 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.
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
Looking Back at 2025
Take a look at highlights from last year’s Automotive Legal Summit here.
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
Nearby Hotel: We have reserved a limited number of rooms at The Kingsley in Bloomfield Hills at a special rate of $180 per room per night, less than five miles from M1 Concourse.
To make your reservation, please book your room and enter the special rate - Corporate Code: 0003075251. Reservations must be made by Friday, August 14.
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.
