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My unsolicited advise to greencard holders and other visa holders in the USA feeling a burning need to join the masses in the street to protest: Don't.

What comes next if tariff discussions fail and can general counsels get out in front of it?

On July 23, 2025, President Trump issued three executive orders that, when viewed together, form a coordinated federal initiative to shape the infrastructure, content, and international reach of U.S.-developed artificial intelligence (AI).

A quick overview of tariffs and responsibilities of an importer of record should the de minimis exemption be removed as it was, briefly threatened, in April 30, 2025.

Multiple news outlets picked up Nadine Jones' comments regarding antitrust enforcement agencies, big tech, and the current administration. A link to one of the news outlets is provided here.

Nadine Jones is a seasoned legal executive and policy strategist recognized for redefining success through human-centered leadership, empathy, and advocacy. Over a career of more than two decades, she has evolved into a changemaker who uses her unique perspective to advocate for fairness and inclusion.

In the corporate world, we can oftentimes be reactive and the reaction, at times, is an attempt to attract the least amount of press, social pressure, or governmental scrutiny.  But, corporations must also assess the cost of choosing the path of seemingly least resistance.  Some values are core and worth protecting.

Nadine's article was published by Jurist.org where she argues that if the Supreme Court upholds Trump's use of IEEPA to impose tariffs, it will transform a foreign-facing sanctions statute into a tool any president could wield against American citizens, businesses, and potentially, political opponents.

I discuss EO 14281 where Section 7 states that companies need to be prepared to defend why they want to hire a candidate with a degree over a candidate without a degree, and to create "equal opportunity." 

After the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. CASA, which felt as though constitutional protections were adrift in the wind until such time as a federal court could decide the constitutional issues on the merits, I got nervous.  As a Black woman, I'm one amendment away from slavery.  So I asked ChatGPT what it thought about the ability for erosion of the 13th Amendment.  This article is a copy-and-paste of that exchange.

This article urges organizations to conduct an antitrust compliance check-up as 2026 begins, noting that recent developments — including Executive Order 14364 targeting anti-competitive conduct in the food supply chain, and high-profile settlements involving algorithmic pricing tools and (alleged) disaggregated and deanonymized data, show how quickly the antitrust compliance landscape is evolving. It highlights that modern business tools, benchmarking platforms, and AI make traditional antitrust risks more complex, and recommends that compliance programs update their focus to include platforms, data safeguards, and current training to better detect and prevent violations

AG Bondi announced that DOJ would use the False Claims Act to go after companies that still have DEI programs on the grounds that those programs violate the civil rights of members of society not included in the "DEI" category.  But the FCA allows for private qui tam actions. Does DOJ's announcement mean that employment law plaintiffs' attorneys can now file, in lieu of an EEOC charge, an FCA complaint and obtain treble damages?

Multi-cultural and diverse companies, and societies, outperform those that are homogenous. This is documented and uncontroverted.  It's America's greatest strength, if we can harness it and not self-destruct first.  

Nadine explores the connection between a scene from The Gilded Age's Season 1 Episode 4 and the Supreme Court's decision in Noem v. Vaszquez.

Diverity, equity, and inclusion feels like removed barriers to entry for some, but market power erosion to others.  This article attempts to analyze the varying perspectives on DEI through an antitrust lens.

The article highlights how this year’s cold and flu season is disproportionately disrupting working mothers, drawing directly on their shared experiences navigating caregiving demands alongside rigid workplace expectations. It opens with Nadine Jones' story, illustrating how predictable childhood illness collides with professional responsibilities and forces women into impossible trade-offs. Together, these accounts show how systemic gaps—not individual choices—continue to penalize working mothers and reinforce gender inequities at work.

This article traces Nadine Jones’s journey from big law and executive leadership to building a career aligned with purpose, presence, and impact. Through moments of burnout, advocacy, and personal reinvention, she redefines success beyond title and salary. The piece positions her as a leader who brings empathy and real-world perspective into every legal and strategic decision.

Nadine shares her story which is in many ways a map of corporate America’s shifting landscape, where issues of compliance, equity, and leadership converge with the realities of race, gender, and motherhood.

In a recent Lawyer Magazine interview, Nadine Jones (Founder of GC Support Services and legal consultant) reflects on her legal career, professional philosophy, and practical insights for lawyers today

Summary of Nadine's professional achievements and values that guide her in all aspects.

Reuters interviewed me for their in-house counsel serious. It was a lot of fun, and they allowed me to be transparent and authentic.

An interview about the work being done by The Initiative: Advancing the Blue & Black Partnership.

I was awarded NLADA's prestigious Exemplar Award in 2023 for my work with The Initiative: Advancing the Blue & Black Partnership, and for forging a bridge between the corporate world, nonprofit organizations, and law enforcement.

An interview about the work being done by The Initiative: Advancing the Blue & Black Partnership.

An interview about the work being done by The Initiative: Advancing the Blue & Black Partnership.

An interview about the work being done by The Initiative: Advancing the Blue & Black Partnership.

An interview about the work being done by The Initiative: Advancing the Blue & Black Partnership.

Nadine and John discuss crisis, healing, and what it means to be a good neighbor during difficult times—especially in those moments when, as Nadine puts it, “life be life’ing.” The conversation is grounded in hope: keep moving forward, one step at a time, trusting there is light at the end of the tunnel. And when you emerge, honor what you’ve been through—thank your body for carrying you, give yourself grace, and recognize that you’ve come through the fire.

On February 20, 2026, Nadine joined CGTN America's Global Business segment to discuss the Supreme Court's February 20, 2026 decision striking down President Trump's use of IEEPA to impose tariffs on Americans, and the potential fallout from President Trump's loss of IEEPA as a vehicle to impose worldwide tariffs.

In this episode of Freeda’s World, Ritha sits down with powerhouse attorney, advocate, and changemaker Nadine Jones, former General Counsel, co-founder of The Initiative: Advancing the Blue & Black Partnership, and a proud Howard Law alumna. Nadine opens up about her journey as a Black woman leading in corporate America, the realities of single motherhood in high-pressure spaces, and how she’s built a life centered on purpose, resilience, and truth. She shares hard-earned lessons on navigating leadership, protecting your peace, and standing firm when DEI and justice work feel like uphill battles. This episode is a must-listen for every Black professional woman striving to rise without losing herself. Learn more about Nadine’s work and General Counsel support services at www.gcsupportservices.com and connect with her on LinkedIn: Nadine Jones Esq.

Sharvette Mitchell is the CEO of Mitchell Productions - a marketing and professional development firm that helps women entrepreneurs grow their brand, visibility, and revenue. Sharvette and Nadine discuss work-life balance, DEI, tips for small businesses, and so much more!

On March 11, 2026, CGTN asked Nadine for her thoughts on the Trade Act's Section 301 and the investigations against specific countries that could trigger tariffs under this statutory provision. In this CGTN clip, Nadine explains how Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 works and why it is different from the emergency tariff authority the Supreme Court recently struck down. Unlike emergency tariffs, Section 301 requires a formal investigation into unfair trade practices — such as intellectual property theft or discriminatory barriers to U.S. commerce — and involves an interagency process led by the U.S. Trade Representative. That process matters because it places legal guardrails around when and how tariffs can be imposed

CGTN's February 13, 2026 World Today television news broadcast discussing the Federal Reserve of N.Y.'s February 12, 2026 findings that American firms and consumers paid over 90% of the Trump 2.0 tariffs, and discussed how that finding could be reconciled with a January 2026 CPI Index that remained relatively stable.

Shari Dunn esteemed author, broadcaster, and attorney, invited me to her podcast on Substack to discuss current events particulary as they impact Black women.

Nadine discusses the Harvard case and its legal basis for pushing back against the Trump Administration's efforts to control Harvard's admission practices, among other things. We discuss First Amendment rights, strict scrutiny test, and everything in between.

Nadine explains the Costco case filed November 28, 2025 against Customs and Border Protection on the NBC affiliate 11Alive News.

In this inspiring episode of The Dave Pamah Show, Dave sits down with Nadine Jones — a visionary legal executive, award-winning changemaker, and founder of General Counsel Support Services. From her rise through elite law firms and global corporate boardrooms to her courageous reinvention as a single mother and advocate for equity, Nadine shares the raw, real, and empowering truth behind her journey. She opens up about navigating marriage and divorce, balancing motherhood with a high-pressure legal career, combating lawyer fatigue, and the realities of seeking new opportunities after 50. Nadine also dives into the cracks emerging in DEI, the evolution of corporate culture, and how her mindset today—rooted in clarity, purpose, and compassion—differs from her early days in the legal world. This is a conversation about resilience, self-redefinition, ethical leadership, and the power of staying human in systems that often forget humanity.

The conversation explores how anti-DEI backlash, government funding disruptions, and shifting political sentiment are creating immediate compliance risks for organizations and real-world harm for families and students—especially as programs like Head Start shut down. Drawing on her legal background and personal experience as a parent of a special-needs child, Nadine Jones (a graduate of Howard University School of Law) explains why data-driven decision-making, ethical leadership, and inclusive practices still matter—even when they’re no longer labeled “DEI.”

GCSS's Founder, Nadine Jones, joined James Lott Jr on “50 Plus: Helping Women Get Reestablished” to talk about what it’s really like returning to the workforce after 50 — when you know yourself, know your worth, and have grown in ways such that would make it difficult to be in environments that don’t align with your values. They also talked about Nadine's work leading the The Blue and Black Partnership and the ways in which that was a transformative experience.

On March 11, 2026, Nadine Jones appeared on CGTN’s Global Business program to discuss the legal and economic implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). During the segment, Jones explained that the Court’s ruling was fundamentally a constitutional decision about the limits of executive authority to impose tariffs. She also discussed the practical aftermath of the ruling, including ongoing litigation, the role of the U.S. Court of International Trade in overseeing refunds, and the administrative process required for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to unwind duties that had already been collected. Jones also addressed alternative tariff authorities available to the administration, including investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which require findings of unfair trade practices and involve interagency review led by the U.S. Trade Representative. The discussion highlighted the intersection of trade policy, constitutional law, and supply-chain economics as businesses and states continue to litigate the consequences of tariffs that generated more than $170 billion in revenue before being invalidated.

This reel explores the potential impact of EO 14288 on Police Executives, especially on those who subscribe to a community-policiing value set.

Discussing the issues to be decided in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections with respect to whether IEEPA provides the legal authority that the President needs to impose tariffs, with the last 3 minutes of the video discussing incoterms and the significance of knowing who owns the goods subject to the IEEPA tariffs.

Executive Order #14337, issued by President Trump on August 13, 2025. EO #14337 formally revokes EO #14036, which was President Biden’s directive on competition policy.

Three new executive orders reshape how the U.S. government builds, buys, and exports AI, including redefining what counts as “neutral” along the way. If you’re a General Counsel with a legal department that relies heavily on AI support (be it open AI or in a closed environment), EOs 14318, 14319, and 14320 are worth tracking.

Nadine discusses the Antitrust Division's Whistleblower program launched January 2026 and its $1M award to the whistleblower in Eblock. If antitrust violations are detected, the consideration is no longer just should we seek out amnesty and would we get the marker as the first to disclose? Now companies have to factor in that there might be a whistleblower also racing to be the first-in.

I go through the list of executive orders being held at bay by lower federal courts' nationwide injunctions, and the likelihood of those injunctions being lifted in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. CASA.

Tariffs and sanctions are two very different things.  I go through some of the key differences.