William (Bill) Kalas is an associate in the Detroit office and practices in the Commercial Litigation group.
Prior to joining Â鶹´«Ã½, Bill was a senior associate at a nationally recognized boutique litigation firm specializing in Class Action and Multi-District Litigation matters. Bill also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable George Caram Steeh at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Bill has experience with all stages of complex litigation — including discovery, motion practice, settlement, and appeals — and is an effective collaborator with both co-counsel and opposing counsel.
Presentations and Publications
- Co-author, “FCA v. Kamax: Michigan Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal and Leaves Uncertainty for Automotive Manufacturers,” Â鶹´«Ã½ Manufacturing Industry Advisor (April. 2026).
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FCA v. Kamax: Michigan Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal and Leaves Uncertainty for Automotive Manufacturers
On April 22, 2026, the Michigan Supreme Court entered an order dismissing the appeal of FCA US LLC v. Kamax Inc., a case of considerable...
Key Impacts and Strategies for Suppliers Affected by the Ongoing UAW Strike
The United Auto Workers Union strike against the Detroit Three automakers that began on September 15th continues with no immediate resolution in sight.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Automotive Forum Brings Together Industry Leaders at North American International Auto Show
As the City of Detroit welcomed the North American International Auto Show last week, Â鶹´«Ã½ hosted industry leaders at its annual Automotive Forum for a discussion of the critical areas spanning business and legal issues facing the automotive industry.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Automotive Forum at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Hosted alongside the 2023 North American International Auto Show, please join us for a half-day Automotive Forum on Wednesday, September 13, at the Detroit Athletic Club.
