Economic Uncertainty & Best Practices in Forming and Maintaining Vendor Relationships

Economic Uncertainty & Best Practices in Forming and Maintaining Vendor Relationships

CLE Lunch and Learn

presented by

Fox Rothschild

Thursday, March 26, 2026

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

In an environment defined by inflationary pressures, tightening credit, and supply chain volatility, in-house counsel are being asked to safeguard operational continuity while managing heightened insolvency and counterparty risk. In the Research Triangle’s dynamic healthcare and technology ecosystem, financial distress among vendors and customers can jeopardize operations.  This practical, business-focused program explains how to structure, negotiate, and maintain resilient vendor relationships during periods of economic uncertainty, using principles grounded in bankruptcy and restructuring realities. Participants will learn how to identify troubled suppliers early and preserve leverage both before and after a vendor experiences financial distress or files for bankruptcy. The session blends legal analysis with actionable playbooks covering key contract provisions, and bankruptcy-specific strategies to help companies sustain supply, protect margins, and avoid unnecessary litigation exposure.

Location:

The Stateview Hotel

2451 Alumni Dr,

Raleigh, NC 27606

CLE:

1.5 hours of general NC CLE

CLE level – Intermediate

Cost:
No cost for students, full-time law school faculty/staff, and RTAC-ACC members and their non-lawyer colleagues. $50 for ACC-eligible non-members, payable by check to RTAC-ACC.  Please contact rtacacc@gmail.com for payment details.

Featured Speakers:

Brett Axelrod – Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Partner from Fox Rothschild Las Vegas office.

Brian Anderson - Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Partner from Fox Rothschild Greensboro office.

If you need to cancel your registration, please contact Kara Emmermann KEmmermann@foxrothschild.com