Emma Jacobson

• Provide written legal assessments and recommendations concerning driver assistance systems, autonomous vehicle systems, electric vehicle systems, user interface designs as well as other new tech products involving privacy and AI issues, to identify liability exposure and strategies to mitigate regulatory and product liability risks; • Proven ability to respond to novel questions of law and interpret legacy legal and regulatory frameworks failing to contemplate new technologies to empower the business to develop pioneering products and make smart decisions; • Comfortable and adept at balancing risk and business reward, and finding creative mitigation strategies; • Collaborate with Certification and Regulatory Affairs teams on advocacy strategies for engaging with regulators and policymakers to certify L3 technologies in California and Nevada; • Work shoulder-to-shoulder with cross-functional teams to identify potential areas of risk, design solutions to help mitigate risk, and manage the implementation of compliance-mitigation strategies; • Provide proactive and pragmatic advice to RD teams to drive and support continuous product improvement; • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and proven ability to counsel senior management; • Provide consistent counsel recognizing relevant regulations, laws, and internal standards and codes; • Closely follow industry legislation activity and litigation trends to provide current insights on regulatory and legal landscape to ensure the business is equipped with the most current information available to make smart decisions; • Prepare and conduct presentations and trainings to share knowledge and best practices with the business; and • Committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with teammates and colleagues across the business.

Formerly Carroll, Burdick & McDonough, LLP Member, Diversity Committee, 2015-2016; Member, Associate Committee, 2013-2015 • 10+ years of experience defending manufacturers in individual products liability actions involving personal injuries and wrongful death claims venued in both state and federal courts; • Independently and successfully managed day-to-day handling of significant case load with competing deadlines; • Proven ability to communicate effectively with in-house counsel, in-house engineers, and outside experts; • Prepared multiple dispositive motions and effectively argued motions and attended court hearings; • Successfully deposed plaintiffs, witnesses (200+) as well as retained and non-retained experts; • Assisted in trial preparation and strategy; attended mediations; second chaired general liability case and first chaired two trials via Los Angeles County Bar Association Trial Advocacy Project (t-TAP); • Managed paralegals and associates and supported their growth and development; and • Faculty at 2019 DRI Strictly Automotive presenting “Carbon Monoxide – A Changing Landscape.”

Member, Hiring Committee, 2008-2011 • Successfully managed all aspects of law and motion, pleadings and discovery to defend general liability matters; • Effectively argued motions and attended court hearings to deliver results and advance matters; and • Assisted in trial and arbitration preparation.