John White Speaks at the AICPA 2025 Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments
December 15, 2025
On December 10, 2025, Cravath partner John W. White participated in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments, which was held from December 8‑10 in Washington, D.C. John participated in a session entitled “Tariffs, Trade, and Taxes: Navigating the Shifting Global and Domestic Policy Landscape,” which featured an overview of the changing tariff landscape including an in depth look at the disclosure and accounting implications for public companies.
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J.D., 1973, New York University School of LawOrder of the Coif, cum laude
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B.S., 1970, University of Virginiawith Honors
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