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For more than 50 years, Foley has been serving automotive industry clients and we continue to be recognized as a global leader in advising automotive suppliers, electric vehicle manufacturers, advanced technology providers, investors, and mobility companies. Our team comprises more than 85 attorneys from across our many practice groups but each with specialized automotive-industry experience.


Foley is an active participant in industry groups such as MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers, Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA), and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). This puts us at the center of the industry’s biggest players, allowing us to spotlight emerging trends and help you anticipate and capitalize on what’s next. It also puts us in a position to shape the industry’s evolution and advocate for our clients amidst the changing landscape of trade sanctions, regulation, and class action litigation.


From our auto practice in Detroit, to our presence in Mexico, Foley’s footprint aligns closely with the manufacturing locations and customer locations of its automotive clients. With an international presence and local representation, we stay on top of the laws and regulations where our clients operate.


Our team advises on a broad range of legal and business issues, bringing a particular focus to five key areas: supply chain issues; electrified mobility and infrastructure; investors; franchising and distribution, and litigation, including class action lawsuits.


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What the Team is Known For

Foley & Lardner LLP has a comprehensive automotive practice, representing an impressive portfolio of clients including assemblers, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors. The team has notable experience handling automotive safety, EPA emissions, NHSTA and standards compliance matters, as well as defect investigations.

Work Highlights

  • Foley & Lardner represents Yazaki North America in a complex cross-border breach of contract dispute with Asia Company, a Korean engineering services provider.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Grigorian
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Christopher Grigorian
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Christopher Grigorian represents clients in a range of regulatory cases, with particular expertise in motor vehicle safety law. He frequently appears before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in cases involving safety standards and policy formulation.

He has been a great resource in his knowledge of the regulations and industry, as well in navigating issues that have strategic and commercial importance.

There are many safety regulations applicable to vehicles, and Chris knows those better than anyone that I've come across in my career so far.

Vanessa Miller
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Vanessa Miller
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Vanessa Miller is a go-to for complex disputes concerning breach of contract, supply chain issues, product liability and trade secret claims in the automotive industry.

We can leverage her litigating background into a solid negotiation and a solid strategy.

Vanessa is an experienced litigator in the automotive industry. She is very familiar with the industry.

Vanessa is a fantastic attorney and one of the best in the business. She is a hard worker and a problem solver.

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Christopher Grigorian
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Christopher Grigorian
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Vanessa Miller
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Vanessa Miller
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