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From Contract to Coverage: Managing Risk in the Global Supply Chain

Secure the Deal, Control the Risk, Stay Ahead

Division
NBI (101789)
Event Date
02/12/2026
Event Time
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT
Event Planner
Lauren Burton
Email
lauren.burton@nbi-sems.com
Phone
715.835.8525

Program Description

Secure the Deal, Control the Risk, Stay Ahead

This presentation explores the legal and strategic frameworks for supply agreements in an evolving global trade environment and the role of insurance in managing supply chain risks. Led by Jorge R. Aviles and Julie Globus, the session provides practical insights into mitigating and allocating risks among manufacturers, suppliers, and end sellers. Through real-world examples and legal analysis, the speakers examine how defense, indemnity, and different insurance offerings and provisions can be leveraged to protect business interests and ensure continuity in supply chains. Register today!

  • Spot supply chain disruption risks before they trigger legal exposure.
  • Strengthen contracts with an analysis of key supply agreement clauses.
  • Avoid ambiguity in multi-jurisdictional contracts.
  • Advise on insurance strategies to cover risks specific to supply chains.
  • Maximize insurance recovery through smart documentation and policy analysis.

Who Should Attend

This legal guide is designed for attorneys. Directors and paralegals will also benefit.


Course Content

  1. Supply Chain Risks Overview
  2. Understanding Supply Agreements
  3. Unique Risks in Supply Chain
  4. Representations and Warranties
  5. Indemnification Provisions
  6. "Indemnify" vs. "Hold Harmless"
  7. Insurance Coverage Options
  8. Additional Insured Issues
  9. Maximizing Insurance Recovery
  10. Future of Supply Chain Risk

Agenda / Content Covered

All times are shown in Eastern time.
  1. Supply Chain Risks Overview
    1:00 - 1:10, Julie D. Globus, Jorge R. Aviles
    1. Geopolitical Instability, Cyber Threats, Regulatory Changes, and AI Disruptions
  2. Understanding Supply Agreements
    1:10 - 1:20, Julie D. Globus, Jorge R. Aviles
    1. Legal Foundations and Operational Clauses
    2. Purpose and Strategic Value in Long-Term Relationships
  3. Unique Risks in Supply Chain
    1:20 - 1:30, Julie D. Globus, Jorge R. Aviles
    1. Product Liability, Recalls, IP Issues, and Procedural Deviations
  4. Representations and Warranties
    1:30 - 1:45, Julie D. Globus, Jorge R. Aviles
    1. Key Clauses That Trigger Indemnification
    2. Examples and Legal Implications
  5. Indemnification Provisions
    1:45 - 2:00, Julie D. Globus, Jorge R. Aviles
    1. Types of Indemnities and Drafting Considerations
    2. Allocation of Risk and Enforceability Challenges
  6. "Indemnify" vs. "Hold Harmless"
    2:15 - 2:25, Julie D. Globus, Jorge R. Aviles
    1. Legal Distinctions and Jurisdictional Interpretations
  7. Insurance Coverage Options
    2:25 - 2:40, Julie D. Globus, Jorge R. Aviles
    1. CBI, Extra Expense, Cargo, Trade Credit, Cyber, and Political Risk Insurance
    2. Supply Chain-Specific Coverage
  8. Additional Insured Issues
    2:40 - 2:50, Julie D. Globus, Jorge R. Aviles
    1. Contractual Requirements and Coverage Limitations
  9. Maximizing Insurance Recovery
    2:50 - 3:05, Julie D. Globus, Jorge R. Aviles
    1. Tips for Documentation, Notice, and Policy Review
  10. Future of Supply Chain Risk
    3:05 - 3:15, Julie D. Globus, Jorge R. Aviles
    1. Emerging Threats and the Importance of Proactive Risk Management

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Jorge R. Aviles is a shareholder in Anderson Kill's Washington, D.C. office. His practice concentrates on complex insurance recovery disputes on behalf of policyholders, including coverage matters arising from cross-border risks and international transactions. He also counsels clients on risk management and insurance recovery strategy. Mr. Aviles has helped clients secure millions in insurance coverage following high-stakes claims involving a wide variety of losses. He represents commercial and governmental policyholders in all types of sophisticated insurance matters throughout all stages of the insurance process, from pre-purchase policy analysis and review through litigation and settlement of contested claims. Mr. Aviles has briefed and handled claims involving trade credit, CGL, D&O, E&O, property, and cyber policies, among many others. Through mediations and arbitrations—including in international forums—and trials, he has assisted in the recovery of millions of dollars in insurance proceeds for clients. Mr. Aviles received his B.A. from Harvard University and his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. He is a member of the Law360 Insurance Authority Specialty Lines Editorial Advisory Board, Fellow of Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and the American Bar Foundation, prior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director of ABA Business Law Section's Director and Officers Liability Committee, and Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council, DC Bar Foundation. He is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and New York, and before the US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and US District Court, Southern District of New York.

Julie D. Globus is a partner with the law firm of Sabharwal Globus & Lim LLP in West Nyack, New York. She represents banks and hedge funds in the purchase and sale of debt in distressed companies, international and domestic mergers and acquisitions, leveraged acquisitions, and corporate finance. With data privacy and issues of cybersecurity at the forefront of current legal issues, Ms. Globus also assists her clients with building an architectural framework for compliance with state and federal securities, finance, data privacy laws, and with establishing strong internal controls. She also engages in the area of education law, helping students and parents obtain a fair and appropriate public education for their children, as well as resolving education related disciplinary matters. Ms. Globus is an associate member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and is corporate counsel for an international cryptocurrency related company, giving her the opportunity to consult with legal teams in both the U.S. and abroad, each with varying expertise and each trying to wade through the confusion related to cryptocurrency. She earned her B.A. degree from Skidmore College; her M.A. degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Mt. Scopus; and her J.D. degree from Rutgers State University of New Jersey, Newark Campus. Ms. Globus's passion is endurance cycling, and she is an avid middle-distance triathlete.

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