Toyota Motor North American Headquarters | Plano, TX
December 10, 2024
FRANCHISE SUMMIT 2024
FRANCHISE SUMMIT 2024
December 10, 2024
Toyota Motor North American Headquarters
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, Texas
Welcome Reception to be held December 9, 2024
The 2024 Franchise Summit is the event for franchise attorneys and advocates formanufacturers. The event will feature panels from practitioners discussing the latest developments and trends in automobile franchise law. There will also be discussion about franchise policymaking, including recent legislative activity and upcoming risks and opportunities for manufacturers in state capitals. Attendees will be welcome to participate in discussions following the panels. The Franchise Summit will also be a fantastic networking event for manufacturer franchise attorneys and advocates.
REGISTRATION FEES
- Alliance for Automotive Innovation Member: Free
- Non Member Early Bird Registration: $350 (through November 1st)
- Non Member Regular Registration: $425
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Join us: December 9th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for a kickoff networking reception
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- Seasons 52: 7300 Lone Star Drive, Suite C100, Plano, TX 75024
ROOM BLOCK INFORMAITON
Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center
(7121 Bishop Rd, Plano, TX 75024)
$279 USD per night
Room block closes November 8th
Program: December 10, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 am: Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 am: Welcome Remarks
9:15 – 10:15am: Understanding the Other Side: Franchise Trends & Tips
Panelists will discuss tactics that opposing counsel and experts have used in franchise matters. This panel will help you anticipate what the other side will do and be prepared for it. The audience will be encouraged to share their favorite stories too!
Panelistes:
- Ryan Ford, Partner, Hogan Lovells
- James McGrath, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
- Steve McKelvey, Partner, Nelson Mullins
- Owen Smith, Partner, BFKN
10:15 – 10:45 am: Franchise Legislation
Speakers will discuss the highs and lows of the 2024 state legislative sessions. Then the panel will delve into the numerous threats that await OEMs in 2025.
Speakers:
- David Bright, Senior Attorney, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
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Wayne Weikel, Vice President, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
10:45 – 11:00 am: Break
11:00 – 12:00 pm: Developments in Warranty
Warranty was the hot topic of 2024 and provides plenty of food for thought. Panelists will discuss the flurry of activity on topics including time guides, litigation, reasonability, and EV batteries.
Panelists:
- Lauren Deeb, Partner, Hogan Lovells
- Ronnie McMahan, Partner, Nelson Mullins
- Katherine Moskop, Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw
- Matthew Singer, Partner, BFKN
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Networking Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Data: Who, What, When, Where, & Why
Few topics in franchise involve as many stakeholders and complications as data does. Panelists will discuss the CDK breach, investigations, over-the-air software, and the continuing push by dealer associations to regulate access to data in their systems.
Panelists:
- Brandon Bigelow, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
- James Denvil, Partner, Hogan Lovells
- Steven McFarland, Partner, Nelson Mullins
- Jack Snyder, Partner, BFKN
2:00 – 3:00 pm: Dealership Consolidation: What it Means for Franchise Practitioners
The trend of dealership consolidation continues. The panel will discuss what it means for franchise practitioners and OEM dealer networks. Rights of first refusal, OEM evaluation of buy/sells, branding, and more.
Panelists:
- Sally Caver, Partner, Nelson Mullins
- Scott Golden, Partner, Hogan Lovells
- John Skelton, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
- Steve Yatvin, Partner, BFKN
3:00 – 3:10 pm: Closing Remarks from David Bright, Senior Attorney, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
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