2025 DiCarlo-UIC Court of International Trade Lecture: New Tariffs, Old Laws, and Trade Compliance
April 24, 2025
9:00 AM - 2:45 PM CST
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The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is proud to present the 23nd Annual Dominick L. DiCarlo-U.S. Court of International Trade Lecture on April 24, 2025. The topics for this year focus on the legal and compliance impact of the Trump Administration’s trade policies. Our invited keynote speaker is the Honorable Joseph Laroski of the U.S Court of International Trade.
CLE: 3.5 Hours of Credit
CLE credit is extended to Illinois attorneys only. Attorneys who need CLE from other states are welcome to apply to their jurisdictions on their own. The extension of CLE credit is subject to approval by each state.
Note: Attendance will be taken through the online login system. Attendees who do not attend the full conference will receive partial credit. Please make sure your online screen name is the same name as your bar affiliation name. Example- Screen name should be Michael Smith, not iphone 1, or M Smith.
Agenda
9:00 – 9:15 a.m Welcome Remarks
9:15 – 10:15 Panel 1: Primer on Tariffs and Compliance (1 Hour CLE)
Given the expected continuing emphasis on tariffs as a policy tool to encourage U.S. manufacturing and investment, this panel explore the essential aspects of tariff classification, valuation, importer compliance, and the process for protesting duty assessments. The panelists will provide an introduction to the tariff classification systems used to determine duty rates, the methods of valuing imported goods, and the obligations of importers to correctly report this information to Customs and Border Protection. The panelist will explore the mechanisms available to importers for challenging improper duty assessments. This discussion is designed to equip non-trade practitioners, business managers, and students with the ability to spot and navigate trade-related issues.
Speakers:
Moderator-Honorable Leo M. Gordon, U.S. Court of International Trade
Emily Simon, Deputy Executive Director, Regulations & Rulings, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington DC
David Forgue, Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, Chicago
Matthew Seymour, Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt, New York
10:20 – 11:35 Panel 2: Determining Country of Origin for Trade Remedies (1.25 Hour CLE)
This panel will provide an examination of the critical rules of origin that control the application of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, antidumping orders, and how those rules may interact with Free Trade Agreements. Panelists will analyze how these rules are applied in the determination of a product's country of origin, the legal framework governing these determinations, and the practical challenges they place on businesses and regulators.
Speakers:
Moderator, Lewis Leibowitz, Law Offices of Lewis Leibowitz, Washington, DC
Jonathon Gold, National Retail Federation, Washington, DC
Jason Oxman, Information Technology Industry Counsel, Washington, DC
11:35 – 12:25 Break
12:30-1:15 A Conversation with the Honorable Judge Joseph Laroski
1:20 – 2:35 Presidential Power to Impose Tariffs under IEEPA (1.25 Hour CLE)
This panel will explore the intricate legal boundaries of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as it relates to the President's authority to impose tariffs. International trade law experts will explore the historical context, legal precedents, and contemporary implications of this executive power. The panel will provide a comprehensive analysis of the IEEPA, discussing its purpose, past application, and the potential ramifications in the second Trump Administration.
Speakers:
Moderator, Bill Reinsch, Center for Strategic & International Studies, Washington DC
Jaime Shookman, TE Connectivity, Milwaukee
Mike O’Rourke, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, New York
Everett Eissenstat, Squire, Patton, Boggs, Washington, DC
Date posted
Feb 26, 2025
Date updated
Feb 26, 2025