2025 Manufacturing Legal Summit

Join the NAM Legal Center this November for the fourth annual Manufacturing Legal Summit – the preeminent conference for manufacturing lawyers addressing the latest pressing challenges across the legal and regulatory landscape.

  Featured 2025 Topics

Engage and learn through CLE-accredited educational content and unique opportunities to network with manufacturing peers.

• Supply chain and Tariffs
• Developments in Employment Law
• Administrative Law under President Trump
• AI, Privacy, Cyber
• Consumer Protection Trends
• PFAS Update

What to Expect at the Manufacturing Legal Summit: Knowledge. Insights. Relationships.

• Earn CLE credits with educational content focused on the ever-changing landscape for manufacturing lawyers.
• Gain insights from the best and brightest minds from top law firms alongside seasoned in-house counsel sharing practical advice and strategies.
• Hear from speakers offering unique perspectives on law and policy in the Nation’s capital.
• Enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities with colleagues across the industry.

This was my first NAM Legal Summit and I could not be more pleased with the topics presented, as well as the networking opportunities. The content was relevant and current. I even had a few “ah ha” moments! This event is worth the time and I will be attending for years to come.”
– Erin Tannock, Associate Counsel, Compliance, Viega LLC

Kudos to the NAM team for putting on such a fantastic event. Thanks to you, I now have a problem on my hands because so many of my lawyers are disappointed that they did not get to attend. It is already on our calendar for next year.”
– Jason Brown, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, GE Appliances

Developing Agenda – timing may shift as details are finalized.

Wednesday, November 12

Hosted at the NAM, 733 10^th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC

4:30 p.m. – Registration Opens

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks

Thursday, November 13
Marriott Metro Center, 755 12^th Street, NW, Washington, DC)

7:15 a.m. – Registration Opens

8:00 a.m. – Breakfast Available

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Welcome and NAM Litigation Update

Erica Klenicki, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Litigation
Michael Tilghman, Senior Litigation Counsel

9:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. – CLE Session 1

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – CLE Session 2

11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. – Break

11:25 a.m. – 12:25 a.m. – CLE Session 3

12:25 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Networking Lunch

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – CLE Session 4

2:50 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. – CLE Session 5

3:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Break

4:05 p.m. – 5:05 p.m – CLE Session 6

5:05 p.m. – 7:00 p.m – Networking Reception co-hosted by Foley Lardner LLP with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks

Friday, November 14
Marriott Metro Center, 755 12^th Street, NW, Washington, DC)

7:45 a.m. – Registration Opens

8:00 a.m.  Breakfast Available

8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m – Fireside Chat

9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m – CLE Session 7

10:55 a.m. – 11:55 a.m – CLE Session 8

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m – Closing Networking Lunch

CLE Credits

We have partnered with a premier CLE accreditation vendor to handle accreditation for t he Summit. We estimate our program constituting 8 credit hours, including 1 hour of Ethics credit (in most jurisdictions). We will seek accreditation in any state requested by a registrant. Be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity by filling out the CLE section during your registration.

Marriott Metro Center
775 12th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005

We’re excited to welcome you to the Washington Marriott Metro Center. Its central location next to the White House offers easy access to monuments, museums and the Hill. You will enjoy a recently renovated space with upgraded amenities, new dining spot, 24 hour newly equipped fitness center and refreshed indoor pool. The Washington Marriott Metro Center is also located just two blocks from NAM HQ, where our Wednesday evening welcome reception will take place.

Hotel Booking Information

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Washington Marriott Metro Center.($299/night plus taxes and fees). To make reservations, please call the Marriott Metro Center at (202) 737-2200 and reference the group code “2025 NAM Legal Summit” for the group rate.

You can also make reservations online by clicking here. The cut-off date for reservations is Wednesday, October 22, however once the room block is filled (which may be before cut-off) room rate and availability are not guaranteed.

Registration Fees

Member Rate: $699
*Early bird registration rate: $599

Non-Member Rate: $999
*Early bird registration rate: $899

*Early bird registration ends September 2, 2025.

This fee covers all Summit sessions, CLE accreditation, receptions and materials for 1 person.

Sending multiple attorneys from the same company? Contact Jiae Kim for a discounted group rate at [email protected] or at (202) 637-3101.

Cancellation policy: Registration is fully refundable until October 11.

The Manufacturing Legal Summit registration is designed for in-house manufacturing counsel. If your organization is a vendor or law firm, the association would be pleased to discuss a sponsorship package.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this exclusive event, please contact Dani Gorman, NAM Director of Strategic Partnerships at [email protected] or (733) 243-8314.

2025 Legal Luminary Sponsors

Meritas is a global alliance of leading independent law firms dedicated to helping manufacturing clients access top-tier legal expertise anywhere in the U.S. and across the world. Through it’s market-leading member fi rms, Meritas provides access to 7,500+ lawyers with 190 independent law firms globally and local representation in 108 U.S. markets, empowering you to do business anywhere in the world.

Foley & Lardner LLP is the preeminent law firm that stands at the nexus of the Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing Sectors. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions. Our 1,100 lawyers across 26 offices worldwide partner on the full range of engagements from corporate counsel to intellectual property work and litigation support, providing our clients with a one-team solution to all their needs. For nearly two centuries, Foley ahs maintained its commitment ot the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve.