William J. Kohler is a senior counsel in the Corporate Finance Practice Group of Dykema. His practice is focused on the automotive industry where he served many years as general counsel at several automotive related companies covering domestic and international matters.

As a general counsel and in private practice, Mr. Kohler has advised some of the world’s largest automakers and suppliers. He has led some of the automotive industry’s larger and more complicated acquisitions and divestitures, negotiated specialized supply agreements involving the sale and purchase of billions of dollars in critical components, created important joint ventures, and established international operations and distribution networks. He has also led development of significant intellectual property arrangements, including technology licensing and joint development agreements.

In addition, Mr. Kohler has deep experience with state and local economic development initiatives as well as cross-border matters.