Six attorneys who are driving the automotive industry through major transformations

Kristen Susik

Kristen Susik Finds Fulfillment in Logistics at Ryder System

From the courtroom to the boardroom, Kristen Susik, assistant general counsel for Ryder System Inc., drives value

By Keith Loria

Paul Liu

Paul Liu Builds Teams and Functions at TuSimple

As deputy general counsel and global head of intellectual property, Paul Liu is helping TuSimple pave the way for autonomous trucking

By Zach Baliva

Working in the nascent autonomous trucking industry is like trying to hit a moving bullseye in a dark room.”

–Paul Liu | TuSimple

Brittany Mouzourakis

Brittany Mouzourakis Embodies Collaboration at General Motors

Brittany Mouzourakis prides herself on being a team player as an in-house attorney at the automotive giant

By Noah Johnson

Andrew Pruitt

Andrew Pruitt Is Along for the Ride

Andrew Pruitt shares how his legal career developed in unexpected ways and the lessons from private practice that he uses today at Volkswagen Group of America

By Noah Johnson

We’re continually working on the development of cleaner energy and sustainable fuels, and there is one thing I’m certain about here: we’re trying to do the right thing.”

–Dawn Staggs | Phillips 66

Donald Broadfield

Donald Broadfield on the Power of IP

Donald Broadfield discusses his journey to his role as chief IP and data counsel at American Airlines

By Noah Johnson

Dawn Staggs Phillips 66

Dawn Staggs Is the Ultimate Beauty School Dropout

Dawn Staggs on leaving cosmetology, top secret clearances, and her role as senior counsel of litigation at Phillips 66

By Billy Yost

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Photo Credits Shay Cohen (Susik), Jon Rivera (Liu), Caryn Ashley (Mouzourakis), Andrew Zinn (Pruitt), Maksim Kabakou/AdobeStock.com (American Airlines), Steph T Photography (Staggs)