
Daniel S. Sanders, Jr.
Partner
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
Dan practices both corporate law and litigation. He is a former vice president, general counsel, and chief compliance officer of Michelin North America, Inc. Dan also serves as the firm’s General Counsel. You can contact the General Counsel's office at GC@nelsonmullins.com.
Dan practices both corporate law and litigation. He is a former vice president, general counsel, and chief compliance officer of Michelin North America, Inc. Dan also serves as the firm’s General Counsel. You can contact the General Counsel's office at GC@nelsonmullins.com.

Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Michelin:
- Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary (2014–2018)
- Responsible for U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- Managed department of 45 people
- Vice President, Internal Audit and Risk Management (2011–2014)
- Deputy General Counsel (2008–2011)
- Counsel, Office of Group General Counsel, France (2006–2008)
- Director of Litigation (2001–2006)
- Manager, Product Law Group (1996–2001)
- Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary (2014–2018)
- Attorney, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough (1993–1996)
- Attorney, King & Spalding (1989–1992)
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD
(1989)
- Member, South Carolina Law Review
- Legal writing instructor
- Furman University, BA (1986)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
Industries
Previous Professional Experience
- Michelin:
- Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary (2014–2018)
- Responsible for U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- Managed department of 45 people
- Vice President, Internal Audit and Risk Management (2011–2014)
- Deputy General Counsel (2008–2011)
- Counsel, Office of Group General Counsel, France (2006–2008)
- Director of Litigation (2001–2006)
- Manager, Product Law Group (1996–2001)
- Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary (2014–2018)
- Attorney, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough (1993–1996)
- Attorney, King & Spalding (1989–1992)
Media
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law (2021–2026)
- University of South Carolina School of Law Compleat Lawyer Award (2018)
Community
- Board of Trustees, Furman University (2016–2021)
- Executive Committee and External Engagement Committee Chair
- Chair, University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council (2018–2020)
- Board of Directors, Greenville Metro YMCA (2010–2018)
- Former Board Chair
- Board of Visitors, Christ Church Episcopal School; Board of Trustees (2009–2016)
- Board of Directors, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (2016–2017)
- Former Chair, Executive Committee and Manufacturing Committee Chair
Dan practices both corporate law and litigation. He is a former vice president, general counsel, and chief compliance officer of Michelin North America, Inc. Dan also serves as the firm’s General Counsel. You can contact the General Counsel's office at GC@nelsonmullins.com.
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.Previous Professional Experience
- Michelin:
- Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary (2014–2018)
- Responsible for U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- Managed department of 45 people
- Vice President, Internal Audit and Risk Management (2011–2014)
- Deputy General Counsel (2008–2011)
- Counsel, Office of Group General Counsel, France (2006–2008)
- Director of Litigation (2001–2006)
- Manager, Product Law Group (1996–2001)
- Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary (2014–2018)
- Attorney, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough (1993–1996)
- Attorney, King & Spalding (1989–1992)
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD
(1989)
- Member, South Carolina Law Review
- Legal writing instructor
- Furman University, BA (1986)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
- General Counsel Services
- Corporate Governance
- Products Liability
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Securities and Corporate Governance
Industries
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law (2021–2026)
- University of South Carolina School of Law Compleat Lawyer Award (2018)
- Board of Trustees, Furman University (2016–2021)
- Executive Committee and External Engagement Committee Chair
- Chair, University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council (2018–2020)
- Board of Directors, Greenville Metro YMCA (2010–2018)
- Former Board Chair
- Board of Visitors, Christ Church Episcopal School; Board of Trustees (2009–2016)
- Board of Directors, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (2016–2017)
- Former Chair, Executive Committee and Manufacturing Committee Chair
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