Legal and Procurement Collaboration on Tariffs to Manage Supply Chain Risk

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Legal and Procurement Collaboration on Tariffs to Manage Supply Chain Risk

Program originally presented Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Navigating the complexities of supply chain disruptions in a global economy requires proactive collaboration between legal and procurement teams. This CLE course offers practical insights and actionable strategies to mitigate risks associated with the current proposed Trump administration tariffs, trade policies, and unforeseen supply chain challenges.

The course will delve into the limitations of relying solely on force majeure clauses in contracts and provide a comprehensive exploration of alternative and supplemental contract provisions. Attendees will also gain valuable training tips and strategies tailored for procurement teams, equipping them to better anticipate and address supply chain vulnerabilities.

Key Topics:

• Analyzing the impact of tariffs and trade policies on supply chain risk
• Drafting and negotiating resilient contract provisions beyond force majeure clauses
• Collaborative frameworks for legal and procurement teams
• Effective training techniques to prepare procurement teams for risk management

Attend this program to learn legal and procurement collaboration strategies to help navigate tariff-related challenges.

Panelists:
Vineet Garg, Esq.
Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Eurofins NSC US, Inc.

Jennifer Maki, Esq. 
Senior Director, Global Trade
Xylem

Dredeir Roberts, Esq., AIGP
EPC Counsel
Blue Ridge Power

Moderator:

Angela Curry, Esq. (she/her)
VP, Chief Compliance Officer
Bentley Systems, Incorporated

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