U.S. Tariff & Trade Policy Update: Implications for the Healthcare & Life Sciences Industries

Healthcare & Life Sciences:

U.S. Tariff & Trade Policy Update: Implications for the Healthcare & Life Sciences Industries

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – 12:00-1:00PM ET

Presented by the CPR Healthcare & Life Sciences Alliance

U.S. tariff policy has changed dramatically since January 20, 2025. The program will focus on questions such as: Do these changes represent a temporary change in policy, or are they part of a larger paradigm shift? What are the Trump Administration’s goals with the tariffs? Where are they likely going next? What does this all mean for the Healthcare and Life Sciences industries? What can companies do to mitigate the consequences?

This event is free for CPR Institute members and CPR DRS neutrals. Non-member tickets cost $25.

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Moderator:

Sona De of Sidley Austin

Sona De is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has led numerous victories in both bench and jury trials through appeal. She has also argued before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the Multidistrict Litigation Panel, represented clients in arbitration, and defended witnesses overseas under the Hague Convention. She has over 23 years of practice across a range of cases in various technology sectors, with a focus on biologics, pharma/Hatch-Waxman litigation, medical devices/med-tech, crop science/agribusiness, chemicals, tech, and consumer goods.

Her work is well recognized, has received several awards, and has been widely reported in the press. Sources in Chambers USA 2022 describe her as “a sophisticated trial lawyer who knows how to get her point across,” with a “notable track record” and “the best cross-examination of an expert witness” they have seen.  Sona currently serves as one of the co-chairs for the CPR Institute’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Alliances.

Speaker: 

Ted Murphy of Sidley Austin

Ted Murphy is a partner at Sidley Austin, LLP in Washington, DC and is co-leader of the firm’s Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy Practice. Ted advises companies and trade associations on international trade and customs issues.  In particular, he advises clients on international trade, trade policy and customs compliance issues, including forced labor and UFLPA issues.  He is a frequent author and speaker on international trade and customs-related topics.  Ted was appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to serve on the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Customs Matters and Trade Facilitation (ITAC 14) for the 2010–2014 and 2014–2018 terms.  He is regularly recognized as a leading practitioner in the international trade & customs field by legal rankings publications, such as Chambers, Who’s Who Legal: Trade & Customs and The Legal 500.

Ted received a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law.

CLE Credit:
The organizers expect to receive approval for 1 NY CLE credit for experienced attorneys in Areas of Professional Practice. (While a recording will be available after the event of those that registered, CLE credit is only available to those that attend the live webinar.)

Non-NY attendees will receive proof of attendance for use in applying for credit in their jurisdiction.

*NY CLE: CPR (International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution) has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York. This continuing legal education course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Rules and Regulations for credits as indicated above.

CPR Financial Aid Policy:
CPR is a non-profit organization.  Under financial hardship guidelines, at its discretion, CPR may waive the fee for attorneys who demonstrate that they are not currently employed (not retirees). CPR may also provide a special discounted price to attorneys, full time judges and administrative law judges practicing in the nonprofit and public sectors full time. Please contact Helena Tavares Erickson at herickson@cpradr.org to request financial assistance with this program.

 Questions about registration or issues with attendance? Contact Micah Seigel at mseigel@cpradr.org.