Office Hours: Managing Tariffs & Trade Right Now
April 17, 2025
For members and partners only: With President Trump’s new sweeping tariffs throwing a grenade in global trade, what do design and building professionals need to know about sourcing, importing, and working abroad? Join your fellow leaders in conversation with Lauren Triebenbach, Partner at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and an expert in import tariffs, and Kravet’s purchasing director Dawn Carlson to discuss implications and lay out plans to best equip your business for the times ahead.
Lauren Triebenbach is a respected attorney specializing in construction and real estate law. As a Partner at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, she leads the firm’s Construction Law Section, advising on complex disputes, contract negotiations, and risk management strategies.
She earned her J.D. from Marquette University Law School and her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. Recognized as Milwaukee’s “Lawyer of the Year” in Construction Law (2023), she has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2020.
Beyond her legal work, Lauren is actively involved in professional organizations and serves on multiple community boards, including the Charles Allis Art Museum and Arts @ Large.