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Toyota Town Hall July 27, 2022
IN THIS ISSUE... 1 On Your Behalf: Automotive Supplier Conference 2 OESA Events 4 Council Highlight: Automotive Public Relations and MarComm
6 Listen Now - Automotive Insiders Podcast with Jason Stein 8 OESA Event Calender
Executives
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Warner Legal Corner AUTOMOTIVE LEGAL TOPICS Volume Six, July 2022
A Winning Strategy: Preparing For and Responding to Subpoenas With subpoenas, two things are true: 1) every company will receive one at some point; and 2) they always arrive at the worst possible time. Subpoenas, or court ordered discovery requests, can arise in a variety of different circumstances. Whatever the reason, a subpoena requires a swift, coordinated effort to produce all relevant, nonprivileged information and, if needed, designate and prepare a witness to testify, all by a deadline. Businesses that have a subpoena (and a search warrant) response plan and train front-line staff stand a much better chance of making sure a subpoena does not fall through the cracks. These plans should cover a variety of topics to assure that every member of the organization knows what to do when a subpoena arrives.
Notification List: Designate an individual at the company who must be notified within 12 hours. The plan should include that person’s contact information and contact information for a backup individual.
Response Team: Responding to document requests and preparing witnesses will require multiple individuals to assist. Designate members of the response team (and backups) ahead of time and assign everyone a task. Think about including members from the information services, human resources, security, legal and/or communications departments. Outside Counsel: Engage outside counsel. Outside counsel can assist with preservation and collection efforts, which will help preserve relevant information and reduce costs.
Data Audit: Consider hiring counsel before a subpoena arrives to conduct a discovery audit. Determine where your documents reside, what is preserved and where and for how long, and should you review your data retention policy?
For more information from Warner’s Automotive Industry Group, visit their webpage or log onto www.wnj.com.
ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT Madelaine Lane An accomplished white collar criminal defense attorney, Warner Partner Madelaine Lane guides clients through complex civil investigations involving high-volume documents and high-risk publicity. She regularly responds to discovery requests, conducts internal investigations, creates litigation strategies and presents winning defenses at trial. Within the automotive supply industry specifically, Madelaine counsels suppliers through grand jury subpoena or discovery requests and responses, and helps facilitate internal investigations. She helps employers investigate employee embezzlement, wrongful death, sexual abuse allegations, whistleblower claims involving the False Claims Act and other wrongdoings. She often serves as intermediary when local, state and federal law enforcement become involved, and assists clients in reaching emotionally intelligent and practical decisions. A skillful defender, Madelaine fiercely advocates clients’ interests in the courtroom and at the negotiating table – being mindful of and weighing all risk/reward options of settling or trying cases before judge and jury. When delivering a persuasive argument or cross-examination, her rational and fair approach balances her readiness and willingness to fight – if fighting makes the most sense for her clients. Madelaine is co-chair of Warner’s White Collar and Investigations Practice Group, its Data Analytics and eDiscovery Practice Group and co-directs the firm’s eDiscovery Center. She has led some of the state’s largest criminal and civil discovery matters by leveraging the latest technology and tools to locate and parse through responsive documents efficiently. Named a Top Lawyer in White-Collar Criminal Defense in Grand Rapids Magazine, a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Grand Rapids Business Journal, Madelaine has won these and other notable awards. She serves as Warner’s deputy general counsel, handling questions regarding privilege and ethics at the firm level. Check out Madelaine’s full bio here.
Michael Brady
Partner mbrady@wnj.com 313.546.6032
Tom Manganello
Partner tmanganello@wnj.com 313.546.6007
Elaine Taylor
Business Development etaylor@wnj.com 586.876.4045
Click here to access Warner’s Legal Corner Resource Page on OESA’s website.
On Your
Behalf
Planning for the 2022 Automotive Supplier Conference is underway at OESA, and my team and I are excited about this year’s annual event. The focus of this year’s conference is on the future of the automotive industry: The Future is Calling…How Will You Answer? The call for new vehicle innovation and collaboration throughout the industry continues to change the automotive supplier landscape. New opportunities and different challenges abound as the industry evolves to electric vehicles and a new infrastructure. Conference attendees will gain firsthand knowledge on how the industry is answering the call of new vehicle innovation. Bring your entire team to hear from some of the industry’s key thought leaders, including executives from AFS, Bain and Co., Ford, General Motors, Infor, Rivian and Zoox.
Also presenting at this year’s conference is Detroit native and New York Times best-selling author, Josh Linkner. He is an internationally recognized expert on innovation and the author of Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results, and several others. Other event highlights include an all-new EV Purchasing Panel, the ever-popular Industry Outlook Panel and new Ted-talk like “Industry Briefs” on some of the most pressing issues in automotive. The event will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at the Suburban Collection Show Place in Novi, MI. It is a must-attend event to network with other automotive supplier and OEM professionals, and gain actionable insight on the future of automotive. We hope to see you at this year’s Automotive Supplier Conference and learn how the industry is answering the call of the future. As always, please feel free to contact me at 248.430.5963 or jfream@oesa.org.
Julie A. Fream President and CEO OESA
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OESA EVENTS
MarComm Summit: Communicating through Disruption and with Intention June 20 | 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. | OESA Conference Center | Southfield, MI
Automotive supplier marketing and communications executives are invited to attend the 8th annual OESA MarComm Summit: Communicating through Disruption and with Intention. This hybrid event will be held on July 20, 2022, at the OESA Conference Center in Southfield, MI and via Zoom. There is no denying the automotive industry has experienced a transformative identity shift. The convergence of several megatrends, such as new vehicle technology and an evolving competitive landscape, brings new opportunities and challenges for suppliers. In an interactive presentation, Chris Bowers, CEO, CMB Automotive Marketing, will share practical advice on developing new marketing and brand strategies to take advantage of disruption and industry change. Barbara Boldt, principal & executive communication skills coach, Boldt Global, LLC, will share a communication formula that will help C-Suite leaders understand that the new digital marketing reality requires fresh marketing approaches. Attendees will learn how to structure messages to ensure action and incorporate storytelling to create a winning C-Suite pitch. Terry Bean, The Business Growth Pro, TryBean, will then share an engaging presentation on how to lead from where you are. Bean will review various communications styles, the attributes befitting a leader, the 3 types of listening, and much more. Following their formal presentations the event will feature a Q & A panel discussion with Bean, Boldt and Bowers.
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OESA EVENTS
Toyota Town Hall
June 27 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Laurel Manor | Livonia, MI OESA invites members to attend the OESA 2022 Members-Only Toyota Town Hall Meeting with Robert Young, group vice president, purchasing supplier development (PSD), Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA), and other Toyota executives on July 27, 2022, at the Laurel Manor, Livonia, Michigan and via Zoom. Young is responsible for TMNA’s vehicle parts, materials procurement and supplier development and will provide an update on Toyota Motor North America, Inc. purchasing plans and sourcing needs. Following his presentation, Ryan Grimm, vice president, PSD, and Greg Laskey, vice president, PSD, will join Young onstage for the Q&A session. Current and prospective Toyota suppliers are encouraged to attend to meet directly with Toyota Purchasing, Engineering and Supplier Quality representatives following the Q&A session. The formal meeting starts at 1 p.m. and will run to 2:30 p.m. Networking with Toyota commodity general managers and senior managers is from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
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OESA COUNCIL HIGHLIGHT
OESA's MarComm Councils and Annual Summit OESA’s Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC) and MarComm Executives Council (MEC) give professionals in the industry an opportunity to network with their peers, address pain points, new methods of communicating and best practices. They hear from subject matter experts on the latest digital marketing, communications and PR. Yet, they are two distinct councils. The APRC focuses on corporate communications and public relations in the automotive industry. Discussion topics include working with OEM customers, the impact of industry megatrends, and feature media panels and roundtable discussions. This council is open to non-member organizations such as PR agencies, affiliates, and all functions in communications, PR and marketing are welcome. The MEC is geared toward the most senior communications and marketing executives at supplier organizations. It addresses common marcomm issues, such as improving global communications, measuring ROI, brand building and improving media relations. As an added benefit, MEC members receive press passes to the annual NAIAS, and are regularly invited to comment on industry topics in the media. It is a members-only council for supplier organizations. Councils meet once a quarter. Members of each council get free access to Tech Days at the North American International Detroit Auto Show, and admission to the annual MarComm Summit.. This year’s MarComm Summit, Communicating through Disruption and With Intention, will be held on July 20th. It will feature an interactive presentation by Chris Bowers, CEO, CMB Automotive Marketing and will share practical advice on developing new marketing and brand strategies to take advantage of disruption and industry change for suppliers. Additionally, Barbara Boldt, Principal & Executive Communication Skills Coach, Boldt Global, LLC, will share a communication formula that will help C-Suite leaders understand that the new digital marketing reality requires fresh marketing approaches. Attendees will learn how to structure messages to ensure action, and incorporate storytelling to create a winning C-Suite pitch. Terry Bean, The Business Growth Pro, TryBean, will then share an engaging presentation on how to lead from where you are. Bean will review various communications styles, the attributes befitting a leader, the 3 types of listening, and much more. If you are interested in learning more about the MarComm Executives Council or the Automotive Public Relations council please contact April Buford at abuford@oesa.org or Abby Napier at anapier@oesa.org. If you are interested in attending the MarComm Summit, please click here to register.
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OESA MEMBERSHIP Georg Fischer Casting Solutions
Grand Traverse Plastics
Member Representative: Armando Quiroga, Sales Director North America
Member Representative: John Tutag, Director of Sales Alternate Representative: Chris Ahn, Director
Hatch Stamping
Old World Industries
Member Representative: Suzanne Morrison, Director of Marketing
Member Representative: Randy Turner, Director, Brand Marketing/Consumer Insights/E-Commerce Alternate Representative: Mason Doan, Manager, Category Management
Amsler-Laffon-Strasse 9 8201 Schaffhausen, Switzerland www.gfcs.com
635 E. Industrial Drive Chelsea, MI 48118 www.hatchstamping.com
5780 Moore Road Williamsburg, MI 48690 www.gtpplastics.com
3100 Sanders Road, Suite 400 Northbrook, IL 60062 www.peakauto.com
Sanchez Devanny Eseverri SC Av. de Las Palmas 525-6 CDMX, Miguel Hidalgo, 11000 www.sanchezdevanny.com
Member Representative: Jose Antonio Postigo, Partner Alternate Representative: Jose Alberto Campos, Partner
Become an OESA Member! Contact the membership team to learn how your organization can get involved.
For OESA membership information, contact:
Steve Horaney Vice President, Membership and Sales 248.430.5969 shoraney@oesa.org
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Adam Slaman Senior Manager, Sponsorship Sales and Membership Development 248.430.5958 aslaman@oesa.org OESA News - 2022 Second Quarter
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AUTOMOTIVE INSIDERS...LISTEN NOW OESA and automotive industry expert Jason Stein have joined forces to present the Automotive Insiders hosted by Jason Stein podcast. It covers a broad-range of industry topics and trends that are impacting the future of automotive. The podcast is available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, and Pandora. New episodes are featured weekly. To subscribe and listen, click here.
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AFTER MEETING YOU, THERE’S ONLY ONE THING LEFT TO SAY. THANK YOU. We wanted all the OSEA members who were able to attend our matchmaker event on May 26th to know that we appreciate your time. Thank you. We were excited to meet all of you and to share the ElectraMeccanica vision. We look forward to working with you and to making our vision become reality. To learn a little more about us, listen to our latest podcast. And if you’re already interested in partnering with us, you can scan the QR code below for the form to become one of our valued suppliers. Thank you again, and we look forward to a long future working together. Sincerely, The ElectraMeccanica Team
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OESA EVENTS Upcoming 2022 OESA Town Hall Meetings
Mark your calendar for the Members-Only OEM Town Hall Meetings. Register Now:
July 27
Toyota Town Hall
Registration information coming soon...
Sept. 20
Honda Town Hall
Nov. 29
Volkswagen Town Hall
Nov. 29
Ford Town Hall
Upcoming Council Meetings: July 19
Legal Issues Council
July 20
Automotive Public Relations and MarComm Executives Joint Council
July 21
Emerging Leadership Council
July 26
Young Leadership 9 Council
July 28
Human Resources Council
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