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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 the IEEPA provides the legal authority that the President needs to impose 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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.