Looking for real, on-the-ground insights into the U.S. business scene from those who live it every day? As a member of the global Swedish Chambers network, you will have exclusive access to this special event in January.

On Thursday 15 January, join us and our sister Chambers across APAC on Zoom for an insightful session with Nancy Fischer​, Partner International Trade & Global Regulatory Leader at Pillsbury Law​, and Jesica Lindgren​, General Counsel at Blue Star Strategies​. Both serve on the Board of Directors of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC​ - Jesica as current Chair and Nancy as Board Member and former Chair - and bring a wealth of experience in U.S. business, trade and law.

During this session, Nancy and Jesica will provide a deep dive into the current U.S. trade and tariff landscape, discuss the latest political and economic developments shaping the U.S. market, and offer insights into how policy shifts, elections, and regulatory changes are affecting businesses and international trade. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the broader U.S. political and economic environment, including emerging trends, key challenges, and potential impacts on companies operating both in the U.S. and across APAC.

Don't miss this chance to gain exclusive insights from leading U.S. experts at the intersection of law, trade and international business.

Speakers

Nancy Fischer
Partner International Trade & Global Regulatory Leader at Pillsbury Law

Nancy Fischer, Pillsbury’s global head of the Regulatory practice, is consistently recognized by Chambers and other publications as a leading authority on international trade law. Nancy advises a global clientele on international trade matters and dispute resolution and the impact of U.S. regulations on worldwide trade and investments. She provides guidance on export controls, economic sanctions, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviews, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-bribery laws, trade remedies and customs, including supply chain, domestic content and U.S. government funding matters. Nancy has represented large industry coalitions in disputes, including a group of nuclear utilities in the first antidumping matter before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Jesica Lindgren
General Counsel at Blue Star Strategies

Jesica Lindgren serves as General Counsel at Blue Star Strategies, LLC, where she represents clients with regulatory issues, provides legal guidance, manages legal risks, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Previously, Jesica was Director and Senior Vice President at ResCare, Inc., focusing on government relations and business development for ResCare’s Youth Services. She also led ResCare’s international Workforce Services group, primarily in Europe and the Middle East, and served on the boards of ResCare’s international subsidiaries. In 1997, she joined the International Labor Organization (ILO), a United Nations agency in Geneva, Switzerland. From 2004 to 2005, she participated in a staff exchange at the World Bank’s External and UN Affairs Unit in Washington, D.C., and then became Deputy Director of the ILO’s Washington Office, a role she held until joining ResCare in 2008.

Jesica co-founded Giving Circle, a venture philanthropy organization supporting charities in developing countries. She is a 2012 graduate of Leadership Greater Washington. Since 2024, she has served as the Chair of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Washington D.C. (SACC-DC) after serving as President. She is a faculty member at the University of Salamanca, Spain, where she teaches negotiations to master’s students in the Global and International Studies Program. She is also co-chair of the Program on Energy and Environmental Law at American University’s Washington College of Law.

Jesica holds a B.A. from Georgetown University, a J.D. from American University, and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago with a focus on international management.