An Exclusive Private Dinner: Understanding the Impact of Recent Tariff Measures

Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate dinner on April 9th as we delve into the complexities of recent tariff measures and their impact on global trade and U.S. businesses.

This exclusive evening will provide a rare opportunity to engage in candid conversation with industry experts and gain valuable insights into how businesses can navigate shifting trade policies, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility. As tariffs continue to reshape international commerce, staying informed is essential. Our distinguished speakers will share their expertise on regulatory considerations, economic implications, and strategic approaches for businesses seeking stability in an uncertain trade environment.

This private dinner offers an unparalleled setting for meaningful discussion, networking, and a deeper understanding of the evolving global economic landscape. Seating is limited to 24 people. 

Featured Experts:

  • Steven Hill – Lead Trade Attorney and Partner, K&L Gates LLP, Washington D.C.
  • Michael Cornett – Managing Director for the National Tax Office, Forvis Mazars
  • Jon Morton – Principal, US Transfer Pricing Leader, Forvis Mazars

 

 

 

WACC Private Dinner Sponsorship Info – Download Link

Program Information: 

Date:
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Reception:
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Dinner and Discussion:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Location:
Charlotte City Club — Directions to the parking garage (set your GPS to 116 W. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202)
Parking is validated
Cost: 
$110 (WACC Member Rate) | $140 (Non-Member Rate) — Limited to 24 people. 
Includes pre-dinner cocktails, salad, entrée, dessert, wine during dinner, and coffee service

For non-online payments, please call 704-687-7762 or mail your check to (World Affairs Council of Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223)

 

 

 

Biography: 

Steven Hill – Partner, K&L Gates LLP, Washington D.C.
Steven Hill is a partner in the K&L Gates International Trade Group. He has more than 25 years of experience in a broad array of international trade regulation compliance and enforcement matters, particularly export controls, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), sanctions laws enforced by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), customs and other importation laws including tariffs imposed under Sections 232 and 301, anti-boycott laws, and anti-corruption laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Steven regularly advises multinational businesses in every context in which compliance with international trade laws may arise, including responding to governmental enforcement actions, preparation of voluntary disclosures and other submissions to governmental authorities, conducting internal investigations of potential violations of international trade laws, as well as ongoing day-to-day compliance matters, such as classification of goods, software, and technology, assessment of the impact of sanctions programs on proposed transactions, and obtaining licenses from relevant government agencies. Steven also assists clients in conducting internal risk assessments and development and implementation of compliance programs and has conducted targeted training on international trade laws for clients located in a number of countries. As part of his experience, Steven regularly assists clients in conducting international trade-related diligence on mergers and acquisitions, joint venture partners, and other business partners and intermediaries.

Steven routinely works with the firm’s public policy, corporate, securities, government contracts, and white collar and criminal defense areas to provide coordinated services to clients on international trade compliance matters. He also has substantial experience working with attorneys and experts in foreign countries to formulate effective advice in matters covering multiple national jurisdictions.

As part of his services to clients on substantive international trade matters, Steven regularly advises on national security reviews of foreign acquisitions and investments in the United States conducted by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). This includes analysis of proposed transactions for potential national security risk factors, development of effective strategies in approaching CFIUS and other relevant actors within the US government, and submission of voluntary notifications to CFIUS.

Michael Cornett – Managing Director for the National Tax Office at Forvis Mazars
Mike is a managing director in the Forvis Mazars St. Louis national tax office. He has more than 40 years of experience in federal taxation, including 37 years in international taxation. During this time, Mike has worked with several major law firms and the national offices of two international accounting firms. He was a special counsel to the associate chief counsel (international), where he advised on regulations, revenue rulings, and PLRs.

He has served public, private, and venture-backed companies in various industries throughout his career. He has worked on cross-border restructuring and cross-border planning for a variety of issues including supply chain, foreign tax credit, and IP. He managed negotiations with the IRS on various issues including APAs and competent authority matters.

Mike has been a speaker on international tax issues and has spoken for organizations such as IFA, ABA, AICPA, TEI, and St. Louis International Tax Group. He has published several articles for national tax journals. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and American Bar Association.

Mike is a graduate of University of Notre Dame, Indiana, with a B.S. degree in accounting; a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a J.D. degree; and a graduate of Georgetown Law, Washington, D.C., with an LL.M. degree.

Jon Morton – Principal, US Transfer Pricing Leader, Forvis Mazars
In March 2023, Jon joined Forvis Mazars US and is a Principal in their International Tax and Transfer Pricing practice. Jon is the transfer pricing leader for the US firm and the co-leader of the transfer pricing service line for the firm’s global network.

Prior to joining Forvis Mazars, he spent more than 16 years as part of a Big Four accounting firm’s international tax and transaction services practice, specializing in transfer pricing. Jon joined that firm in London, UK, in 2007, before spending six years in New York, New York, and the remaining years in Charlotte, North Carolina. At this firm, Jon served clients in a wide array of industries, including commercial products, manufacturing, technology, payments, healthcare, and metals and mining but was primarily focused on the financial services industry.

Jon’s transfer pricing experience has covered a range of compliance, advisory, controversy, and other issues for clients with varying domestic and global footprints. Jon is the lead transfer pricing advisor for many large multinational clients in multiple industries. Many of the engagements that he has managed have entailed the preparation of global transfer pricing documentation or planning studies for compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines. However, Jon also has extensive experience on transfer pricing audits, controversy enquiries, advanced pricing agreements, operational/implementation engagements, and start-up/restructuring assignments. Jon has also assisted clients with various complex technical matters, including captives, permanent establishments, intangible property valuation, debt/equity and thin capitalization analyses, cash pooling, blocker financing, and internal financing transactions.

He has passed all three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) qualification and has completed the Enrolled Agent (EA) program. Jon has represented many clients before the IRS. Jon is a graduate of The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK, with a B.Sc. degree in economics and economic history.