Seyfarth to Sponsor Auto Innovators Legal Forum 2026

Seyfarth is a proud sponsor of the Auto Innovators Legal Forum 2026, taking place December 8th-9th in Torrance, CA. Seyfarth Franchise & Distribution attorneys will present several sessions during the conference:

• Sam Rowley, partner in our Automotive Franchise & Distribution group, will present on a panel covering "Current Trends in Franchise Practice."  The discussion will give attendees an opportunity to see patterns in tactics deployed by dealer counsel and experts.
• John Skelton, co-chair of Seyfarth's Automotive Franchise & Distribution group, will speak on the panel "Automobile Distribution: Who Can Sell What to Consumers? How Can Manufacturers Maintain Competitive Dealer Networks?" his panel will examine direct sales controversies in legislatures and courtrooms about whether certain manufacturers can sell directly to consumers. The panel will also examine the manufacturer role in the franchise model including best practices for manufacturers who identify problems within their network such as financially distressed dealers or potentially unethical or unlawful activity.