SCOTUS Tariff Ruling: What Directors Need To Know

This program broke down the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on tariffs and examined its significant implications for corporate governance and board oversight. Participants gained practical insight into how the decision reshaped legal compliance obligations, informed risk management strategies, and influenced board-level oversight of trade-related exposure.

Through expert analysis and discussion, attendees learned how evolving tariff policies affected global operations, supply chains, and shareholder interests. The session also highlighted governance best practices directors could apply to help their organizations respond effectively to the changing regulatory environment.

This concise program equipped directors with a clearer understanding of the new legal landscape and the governance considerations necessary to safeguard organizational resilience in an increasingly complex trade policy environment.

Speakers

David Axelrod

Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP

David Axelrod is a first-chair trial lawyer who specializes in defending corporations and individuals in government-facing litigation involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice, and in defending parties sued for defamation...

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Jason Given

Senior Managing Director, Trade & Customs, KPMG

Jason Given is a Senior Managing Director with the KPMG Trade & Customs Services practice and is based in the firm’s Philadelphia office. As a licensed customhouse broker since 2002, Jason manages client relationships and projects related to many international trade issues...

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James A. Petkun

General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer, START Center for Cancer Research

James Petkun is START’s Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. Petkun serves on the company’s executive team and oversees all legal matters globally, including corporate governance, strategic transactions, data privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property, compliance, regulatory, labor and employment, litigation, and enterprise risk management...

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Moderator

Romy Diaz

Nominating and Governance Chair