FREE AGC Webinar: Black Swan Events and Contract Review – Navigating the Unthinkable
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM) (HST)
Description
Description:
In today’s unpredictable global landscape, contract review has never been more critical—or more complex. Join us for an eye-opening webinar that explores Black Swan Events in contract review: rare, unexpected events with significant impact that can blindside even the most seasoned executives.
This session will uncover hidden vulnerabilities in standard contract practices and equip you with strategies to identify and mitigate contract exposure to disruptive forces. We will go beyond the usual risk factors and dive into the unforeseeable, including:
- Tariffs and sudden trade policy shifts – How rapidly changing geopolitical environments can upend pricing, supply chains, and compliance obligations.
- Pandemics and global health crises – Lessons learned from COVID-19 and how future health emergencies could trigger force majeure or disrupt performance.
- Cyberattacks and data breaches – When a vendor is compromised, who bears the legal and financial fallout?
- Climate- and environment-related disruptions – From extreme weather events to new environmental regulations, climate is increasingly a source of contractual volatility.
- Sudden insolvency or M&A of a counterparty – What protections can (and should) be in place to manage unexpected corporate transformations?
We will also explore contract language that can help insulate your business from shock events, review real-world case studies, and discuss proactive risk management techniques legal and procurement professionals should implement today.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize a Black Swan event in contract review and its potential impact.
- Identify common vulnerabilities in contracts exposed by unforeseeable disruptions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of key contract clauses in managing unexpected risks.
- Apply proactive strategies to strengthen contract resilience and mitigate exposure.
Featured Speakers
Christopher Lewis
Superlegal|Vice President, Legal Operations
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AGC/GCA Member Price: $0
Non-Member Price: $0
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