The First 48 Hours: Crisis Management in the Public vs. Private Sector

  • 10/01/2026
  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Westin Book Cadillac 1114 Washington Blvd,
  • 49

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The First 48 Hours: Crisis Management in the Public vs. Private Sector

Presented by the In-House Counsel and
Barristers Sections of the Detroit Bar

Thursday, October 1, 2026
5:00-8:00 p.m.

Westin Book Cadillac
1114 Washington Blvd,

Join the DBA In-House and Barristers sections for a comparative look at how legal departments navigate unexpected crises during the critical first 48 hours and beyond. This panel will explore the differing operational realities for public and private entities, contrasting how government counsel manages transparency mandates and public scrutiny with how corporate counsel handles privilege, containment, and internal governance. This event is a prime opportunity to learn practical crisis-management strategies while connecting with peers and seasoned professionals in both the public and private sectors. We look forward to seeing you there!

Moderators:

  • Luis E. Gomez, Senior Counsel at Ford Motor Company
  • Jeffrey A. Turner, Attorney at Miller Johnson

Panelists:

  • Emily Jenks, Legal Counsel, Rocket
  • Everardo Tapia, Associate General Counsel, Forvia
  • Jennifer Henderson, General Counsel, Oakland County Road Commission
  • Julianne V. Pastula, City of Detroit

Registration is limited and will be closed when capacity has been reached.

Event Timeline:
5 PM Drinks and Appetizers
8 PM Panel Discussion

Members $25
Nonmembers $55

Registration includes appetizers and drink tickets. Please email slawkillinger@detroitlawyer.org with any questions you might have regarding registration.

To update your membership status or to join, visit   https://www.detroitlawyer.org/join.

The information provided in this programming does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available are for general informational purposes only.

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