How to Mitigate International Contract Problems During and After the Global Crisis
Legal Support for U.S Exporters During Global Economic Uncertainty
How to Mitigate International Contract Problems During and After the Global Crisis
This webinar is being offered by the U.S Commercial Service-Michigan & The State Bar of Michigan, International Law Section
Date: June 12, 2020
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Fee: No charge
• Exporters across the U.S. are profoundly impacted by the current crisis.
• They face critical questions regarding their ability to fulfill international business contracts, and how to mitigate resulting problems.
• Supply chains may be impacted, resulting in shortages of inputs to produce products.
• Employees may be subject to stay-at-home orders.
• Workforces may be impacted by illness and family care issues.
• Products and inputs may be subject to new import/export restrictions.
Please join us June 12, 2020 from 2:00pm – 3:30pm for advice on mitigating problems with international contracts resulting from the current global crisis.
• State Bar of Michigan, International Law Section experts will provide practical advice to companies.
• The discussion will address what to do about existing contracts, and ideas for drafting future contracts.
• This event is open to companies and interested attorneys.
• Takeaways will include a checklist of tips for reviewing future international contracts.
Moderator and Speakers:
Introduction: Eve Lerman, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce, Council Member, International Law Section, State Bar of Michigan
Speaker: John J. Walsh, President & CEO, Michigan Manufacturers Association
Speaker: Holly Osterholm Swanson, Vice President, Legal, ZF Group, Active Safety Division
Speaker: Jean Schtokal, Shareholder, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C., Member, International Law Section, State Bar of Michigan, Chair, West Michigan District Export Council
Speaker: Reinhard H. Lemke, Attorney, LEMKE & ASSOCIATES PLLC, Council Member, International Law Section, State Bar of Michigan, AmCham Germany Senior Advisor USA–Midwest
Moderator: James Rayis, Shareholder, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C., Chair, International Law Section, State Bar of Michigan