The 19th Annual Herbert G. Klein Lecture

Join us at the stunning L’Auberge Del Mar for an unforgettable morning of thought-provoking conversation and beautiful oceanfront views. This year’s Herbert G. Klein Lecture on Civic and Community Leadership will explore how tariffs shape global markets, influence political decision-making, and impact local communities. Enjoy a champagne brunch with fellow Trojans and engage with leading experts on the intersection of policy, economics, and community. 

Featured Speakers 

The Honorable John Chiang 
Former California State Treasurer (2015-2019) and State Controller (2007-2014), he played a key role in protecting the state's credit during the Great Recession and uncovered more than $9.5 billion in government fraud, waste, and abuse. He also served on the California Board of Equalization. Chiang is a member of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Board of Councilors and was a 2020 Fellow at the USC Center for the Political Future, where he led a course on California's economic policy responses to major crises. 

Bob Shrum 
Director of the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future and the Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics. A celebrated political consultant and advisor to presidential campaigns, Bob brings decades of experience in public policy and democratic engagement. 

Event Details 

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
Location: L’Auberge Del Mar, 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 
Tickets: $40 per person (includes champagne brunch and program) 

No refunds will be issued after May 4th. 

For questions, please contact Dornsife Alumni Relations at alumni@dornsife.usc.edu