Jay D. Logel

Jay recognizes that understanding how and why product problems arise requires knowing the hows and whys of the products themselves. He has spent his career acquiring the technical, manufacturing, and engineering knowledge that informs his legal and business counsel. While serving as Managing Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory, for Ford Motor Company, Jay worked closely with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to investigate and resolve global product concerns and develop defense strategies to manage multi-faceted litigation. He has stayed at the forefront of emerging technologies in the auto industry, including EVs and autonomous driving, developing approaches designed to anticipate and address the potential risks arising from these paradigm-shifting advancements.

Jay's credibility and authority on product quality and safety issues are indispensable assets in his interactions with regulators and other entities across global markets who can profoundly impact his clients' fortunes. He cultivates positive and productive working relationships with investigators, regulators, and attorneys at the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and state consumer protection agencies. Jay's technical mastery, candor, and appreciation of the priorities and pressures they face facilitate efficient, favorable resolutions and create a dynamic of shared goals and mutual respect that benefits his clients when future regulatory concerns arise.