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Daniel S. Sanders, Jr.

Daniel S. Sanders, Jr.

Partner

Atlantic Station
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
T 864.373.2272
F 864.232.2925
dan.sanders@nelsonmullins.com
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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. 

Daniel S. Sanders, Jr.

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)
  • Attorney, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough (1993–1996)  
  • Attorney, King & Spalding (1989–1992)
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)
  • Attorney, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough (1993–1996)  
  • Attorney, King & Spalding (1989–1992)

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Recognitions

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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)
  • 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

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • 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