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Lisa M. Gibson
Partner
19191 South Vermont Avenue
Suite 900
Torrance, CA 90502
Lisa practices primarily in motor vehicle law, including the areas of franchise and distribution and breach of warranty, in addition to being experienced in advertising law. She has worked in the automotive industry for more than 30 years in financial and legal capacities, representing motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors in litigation, counseling, and transactional matters....
Lisa practices primarily in motor vehicle law, including the areas of franchise and distribution and breach of warranty, in addition to being experienced in advertising law. She has worked in the automotive industry for more than 30 years in financial and legal capacities, representing motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors in litigation, counseling, and transactional matters. With prior experience as in–house counsel for both domestic and international automobile manufacturers, Lisa has the background to steer her clients toward practicable solutions while understanding the business needs and challenges they face in a fiercely competitive global market.
Lisa has been a featured speaker for various motor vehicle events, including those associated with the National Association of Motor Vehicle Boards and Commissions (NAMVBC).
With prior experience as in–house counsel for both domestic and international automobile manufacturers, Lisa has the background to steer her clients toward practicable solutions while understanding the business needs and challenges they face in a fiercely competitive global market.
Lisa has been a featured speaker for various motor vehicle events, including those associated with the National Association of Motor Vehicle Boards and Commissions (NAMVBC).
Experience
Experience
- Obtained a decision for an automotive manufacturer in a dealer relocation case that declared Illinois franchise law unconstitutional
- Obtained a decision for an automotive manufacturer in a dealer termination citing grounds of racially inflammatory customer treatment
- Served as legal advisor for distribution of automobiles in 10 Asia–Pacific countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Borneo, Australia, and New Zealand). Negotiated and drafted vehicle supply, CKD assembly, and distribution agreements on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand
- Performs legal review of sales and marketing policies, contest and incentive programs, advertising guidelines, and reimbursement and distribution strategies for motor vehicle manufacturers
- Manages breach of warranty litigation team defending lemon law litigation in North America for a supercar automotive manufacturer
- Represents motor vehicle manufacturers before the California New Motor Vehicle Board in administrative protests involving termination, warranty reimbursement, facility and other market representation issues
- Drafted and structured agreements involving entry–ticket liability, import/export compliance, and distribution issues for first–time distribution in the U.S. market, including establishment of guidelines for sharing product and warranty liability between manufacturers on a co–developed subcompact passenger car
- Negotiated contracts for projects involving major strategic alliances and cooperation between automotive manufacturers, including for electric vehicle distribution
Previous Professional Experience
- Of Counsel, distribution and franchise team, California office of national law firm
- Renault s.a.s.: International Juriste (2005–2013)
- Nissan North America, Inc.: Legal Department, Senior Counsel, (1994–2005)
- Chrysler Corporation
- Corporate Finance (1981–1989)
- Chrysler's Legal Department: Staff Counsel (1989–1994)
Languages
- French
Education
- Michigan State University College of Law, JD (1987)
- Michigan State University, MBA, Finance (1981)
- Xavier University, BS (1979)
Admissions
- California
- Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Practice Areas
Industries
Experience
- Obtained a decision for an automotive manufacturer in a dealer relocation case that declared Illinois franchise law unconstitutional
- Obtained a decision for an automotive manufacturer in a dealer termination citing grounds of racially inflammatory customer treatment
- Served as legal advisor for distribution of automobiles in 10 Asia–Pacific countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Borneo, Australia, and New Zealand). Negotiated and drafted vehicle supply, CKD assembly, and distribution agreements on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand
- Performs legal review of sales and marketing policies, contest and incentive programs, advertising guidelines, and reimbursement and distribution strategies for motor vehicle manufacturers
- Manages breach of warranty litigation team defending lemon law litigation in North America for a supercar automotive manufacturer
- Represents motor vehicle manufacturers before the California New Motor Vehicle Board in administrative protests involving termination, warranty reimbursement, facility and other market representation issues
- Drafted and structured agreements involving entry–ticket liability, import/export compliance, and distribution issues for first–time distribution in the U.S. market, including establishment of guidelines for sharing product and warranty liability between manufacturers on a co–developed subcompact passenger car
- Negotiated contracts for projects involving major strategic alliances and cooperation between automotive manufacturers, including for electric vehicle distribution
Previous Professional Experience
- Of Counsel, distribution and franchise team, California office of national law firm
- Renault s.a.s.: International Juriste (2005–2013)
- Nissan North America, Inc.: Legal Department, Senior Counsel, (1994–2005)
- Chrysler Corporation
- Corporate Finance (1981–1989)
- Chrysler's Legal Department: Staff Counsel (1989–1994)
Languages
- French
Professional Activities
- California Bar Association
- Michigan Bar Association
Lisa practices primarily in motor vehicle law, including the areas of franchise and distribution and breach of warranty, in addition to being experienced in advertising law. She has worked in the automotive industry for more than 30 years in financial and legal capacities, representing motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors in litigation, counseling, and transactional matters....
With prior experience as in–house counsel for both domestic and international automobile manufacturers, Lisa has the background to steer her clients toward practicable solutions while understanding the business needs and challenges they face in a fiercely competitive global market.
Lisa has been a featured speaker for various motor vehicle events, including those associated with the National Association of Motor Vehicle Boards and Commissions (NAMVBC).
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Obtained a decision for an automotive manufacturer in a dealer relocation case that declared Illinois franchise law unconstitutional
- Obtained a decision for an automotive manufacturer in a dealer termination citing grounds of racially inflammatory customer treatment
- Served as legal advisor for distribution of automobiles in 10 Asia–Pacific countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Borneo, Australia, and New Zealand). Negotiated and drafted vehicle supply, CKD assembly, and distribution agreements on behalf of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand
- Performs legal review of sales and marketing policies, contest and incentive programs, advertising guidelines, and reimbursement and distribution strategies for motor vehicle manufacturers
- Manages breach of warranty litigation team defending lemon law litigation in North America for a supercar automotive manufacturer
- Represents motor vehicle manufacturers before the California New Motor Vehicle Board in administrative protests involving termination, warranty reimbursement, facility and other market representation issues
- Drafted and structured agreements involving entry–ticket liability, import/export compliance, and distribution issues for first–time distribution in the U.S. market, including establishment of guidelines for sharing product and warranty liability between manufacturers on a co–developed subcompact passenger car
- Negotiated contracts for projects involving major strategic alliances and cooperation between automotive manufacturers, including for electric vehicle distribution
Previous Professional Experience
- Of Counsel, distribution and franchise team, California office of national law firm
- Renault s.a.s.: International Juriste (2005–2013)
- Nissan North America, Inc.: Legal Department, Senior Counsel, (1994–2005)
- Chrysler Corporation
- Corporate Finance (1981–1989)
- Chrysler's Legal Department: Staff Counsel (1989–1994)
Languages
- French
Education
- Michigan State University College of Law, JD (1987)
- Michigan State University, MBA, Finance (1981)
- Xavier University, BS (1979)
Admissions
- California
- Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Practice Areas
- False Advertising & Unfair Trade Practices
- Franchise & Distribution - Corporate
- Franchise & Distribution - Litigation
- Litigation
Industries
- California Bar Association
- Michigan Bar Association
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