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The ever-changing tariff regime has left many companies scrambling to respond. For in-house counsel, the challenge is not only understanding the direct financial impact but also anticipating the legal, contractual, and operational ripple effects. Higher tariffs can strain supply chains, squeeze margins, and force tough decisions—but with the right strategies, you can protect your organization and maintain compliance.
In this webcast, a panel of legal and business leaders will share practical guidance on how to assess risks, make informed adjustments, and safeguard your company’s interests in a volatile trade environment.
Register to attend this webcast to learn:
- Evaluate and adjust your supply chain to reduce exposure to high-tariff countries
- Calculate how much of the increased import costs can be absorbed or passed on, and by whom
- Assess whether tariffs trigger contractual obligations or remedies
- Vet new vendors to ensure compliance with government regulations and avoid regulatory pitfalls
- Anticipate the broader business impacts of tariffs, from revenue declines to staffing adjustments
Speakers:
Lisa Shuchman (Moderator) | Executive Editor | Law.com International
Lisa Shuchman is Executive Editor of Law.com International. She has been with ALM since 2012 in various roles, including as an editor with The American Lawyer and a reporter at Corporate Counsel. She previously worked in Japan for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Jan de Beer | Partner | Frost Brown Todd Attorneys
Jan concentrates his practice in the area of international regulation and trade with a particular focus on import and export matters, customs regulations, labeling requirements, and transaction licensing. Jan has significant experience in counseling clients on trade and supply chain matters in a high tariff environment. He also assists clients with complying with export licensing obligations under the Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and the Department of State’s International Traffic In Arms Regulations (“ITAR”).
Zhaoying (Dorothy) Du | Head of Global Supply Chain Legal Team | Lenovo
Dorothy currently leads the global supply chain legal team of Lenovo, a leading multinational developer, manufacturer, and seller of intelligent devices, services and solutions. In this role, she supports the company’s complex, fast-moving supply chain and procurement operations. Prior to March 2025, Dorothy led the global legal team of Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo company, and was responsible for overseeing and advising on various legal matters across the organization.
Jason Hall | Chief People & Legal Officer | SunVest Solar, LLC
At SunVest Solar, a renewable energy startup, Jason leads the legal, HR, IT, and compliance functions. Prior to SunVest, Jason served as Chief Legal Officer at Renesas Electronics, a publicly traded semiconductor company headquartered in Tokyo. Before transitioning in-house, Jason was an intellectual property litigator at Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco, where he represented technology and life sciences companies in high-stakes litigation.
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