ABA 2025 Fall Forum: The New Trade Terrain

Pillsbury associate Narges Kahvazadeh spoke on the panel "The New Trade Terrain: Legal Risk and Resilience for Government Contractors” at the ABA Section of Public Contract Law 2025 Fall Forum.

In an era defined by shifting geopolitics and evolving trade alliances, government contractors face increasing complexity in managing global supply chains and complying with rapidly changing export control and sanctions regimes. Narges joined a distinguished group of panelists to discuss how contractors can navigate these challenges while maintaining compliance and business resilience amid tightening restrictions and “America First” trade policies.

The session explored:

• The latest developments in U.S. export controls, sanctions and related regulatory updates
• The impact of recent trade and national security policies on global operations and technology transfers
• Supply chain risk management and domestic preference requirements
• Best practices for compliance, enforcement risk mitigation, and responding to audits or investigations
• Forward-looking insights on how emerging trade trends will shape the contracting landscape

For more information, please visit the ABA event page.