The OCBA is co-hosting a seminar with Automation Alley on “Autonomous Vehicles are Coming: Opportunities and Challenges.” Top industry insiders will discuss the future and current status of connected and autonomous vehicles, and will explore the challenges and opportunities that self-driving cars will pose to our region, including legal, economic growth and policy considerations. Speakers include John Maddox, Assistant Director of the U-M Mobility Transformation Center and Director of Collaborative Program Strategy of the U-M Transportation Institute; Richard Walawender, Corporate Group Co-Leader and Director of the International Practice and Automotive Practice Groups at Miller Canfield; Tom Kelly, COO and Director of Entrepreneurship at Automation Alley; Bruce Pilz, Clinical Assistant Professor at U-M Law School; Matt Gibb, Deputy Oakland County Executive; Emily Frascaroli, Counsel at Ford Motor Company; and Kirk Steudle, Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Moderator will be Nichole Tabin, Esq., Chairperson of the OCBA’s Municipal Law Committee. A continental breakfast, provided by Miller Canfield, will be served from 7:30-8:00 a.m.  Speaker presentations will take place from 8:00-10:30 a.m., followed by a panel Q&A session from 10:30 -11:00 a.m.  Cost is $30 pre-registered; $40 at the door.  Tickets can be purchased at https://www.automationalley.com/Events/Calendar/Event-Detail.aspx?uniqueid+21712  For further information, contact Merri Lee Jones at (248) 334-3400, Extension 114.