The exponential growth and impact of automated and intelligent systems is being felt across the globe. The proliferation of these systems creates unique challenges and opportunities for manufacturers, implementers, designers, engineers, and consumers. Buchalter’s Autonomous & Intelligent Systems group was established to help its clients address these challenges while taking advantage of the opportunities. Buchalter’s multidisciplinary team includes lawyers with technical, commercial, policy, and regulatory knowledge relevant to the complete life cycle of these systems in several industries, including automotive, trucking, aerospace, and aviation, and provides expertise in the full menu of its autonomous and intelligent systems clients’ needs, including:
- Product liability litigation
- Industry-related, complex commercial litigation
- Regulatory compliance
- Intellectual property development and protection
- Counseling in public policy issues
- Business strategy
- Data privacy & Cyber-security
- Contracts and transactional matters
- Insurance
- Tax
- Software and Information Technology
- Licensing
Buchalter’s Autonomous & Intelligent Systems group is led by attorneys Eric Kennedy (Los Angeles) and Paul Fraidenburgh (Orange County). Eric has been recognized as a thought leader on all issues relating to the present and future of autonomous travel. For several years, he has represented one of the largest and most successful manufacturers of autonomous vehicles in the world. Paul has gained a national reputation for his representation of clients in matters related to unmanned aircraft systems (drones). His experience includes representing leading international aerospace companies in federal regulatory compliance matters pertaining to autonomous aircraft. For more information about Buchalter’s Autonomous & Intelligent Systems group, please contact Eric or Paul.
