The International Law Section Gazette | |
"Pitit se richès malere"
(Translation: Children are the wealth of the poor)
-Haitian Proverb
Dear ILS Members and Friends,
It’s hard to believe that our Executive Council Annual Meeting is next week on Friday, June 21 at 10 am, during the Florida Bar Annual Convention in Orlando at the Hilton Bonnett Creek. We’re also having the Chair’s Celebration at Harry’s Lounge next door at the Waldorf Astoria on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm. We will be celebrating our Section’s success this past year and transitioning our Section’s leadership to our Chair Elect, Ana Barton, our other officers and the Executive Council members. More details on these important events and registration are below. All Section members are encouraged to attend. We’re looking forward to welcoming and celebrating with you!
Committee Chairs, please remember to submit your Committee Reports for the Executive Council Annual Meeting by June 12 to Elizabeth (Liz) Hockensmith at ehockensmith@floridabar.org.
Our Section was very busy last week as we continue to elevate our Global Leadership by engaging, supporting and collaborating with various international organizations. I had the pleasure of meeting with delegates from the Spanish Confederation de Empresarios de Ferrolterra and the Mexican Bar. We had a very productive discussion on promoting trade, investment and collaboration between Spain, Florida and Mexico.
I also had the privilege of attending the State of the Ports Luncheon organized by the World Trade Center Miami, which featured Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, the Director and CEO of the Miami International Airport (MIA), Ralph Cutie, and the Director and CEO of PortMiami, Hydie Webb. MIA is on pace to have an impressive 58 million passengers this year. And Miami continues to be the cruise capital of the world.
Finally, ILS Past Chair, James Meyer, invited several ILS Leaders to attend the AYITI Signature Dinner at the studio gallery of renowned Haitian artist, Edouard Duval-Carrie. We also heard an inspiring keynote and the life journey from former Miami-Dade Commissioner, Jean Monestime. It was a wonderful evening filled with spectacular art, food, culture and community. The event was driven by a great cause to raise awareness and funds for the AYITI Community Trust whose mission is to support sustainable development and innovation in Haiti in the areas of civic education, environment and entrepreneurship. I encourage you to learn more and consider supporting them by visiting ayiticommunitytrust.org.
Sensèman,
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ILS Leadership Attend Ayiti Signature Dinner at the Studio Gallery of Renowned Haitian Artist, Edouard Duval-Carrié, Hosted by Harper Meyer! | |
ILS Chair, Richard Montes de Oca, Joins Forces with CEO Ivan Barrios and COO Alice Ancona of the World Trade Center Miami at the State of the Ports Luncheon on the Growth and Development in the Aviation and Maritime Industries | |
ILS Chair, Richard Montes de Oca Meets With Fernando Rivadeneyra, Cristobal Dobarro, and Marcus Rodriguez to Meet and Discuss Foreign Bar and Business Cooperation between the Florida Bar ILS and the Spanish Confederacion de Empresarios de Ferrolterra | |
Register Now for ILS Chair's Reception Occurring During the Florida Bar Annual Convention in Orlando on June 20, 2024! | |
Register Now for ILS Executive Council Annual Meeting Occuring During the Florida Bar Annual Convention in Orlando on June 21, 2024! | |
Save the Date for the 60th IABA Annual Conference - Economy, Law, and Democracy in the Era of AI: Promoting a Compliance Culture - Set for June 17-20! | |
Call for Articles for the Fall 2024 Edition of the International Law Quarterly Focused on "Extraterritoriality" | |
ILS Members Are Invited to Attend the June 25 Leaders League Alliance Summit on Law and Innovation at the Intercontinental in Miami! |  | |
The Leaders League Alliance Summit: Law & Innovation brings together the best of the Corporate, Legal and Innovation world, in a unique one-day event gathering over 500 key international players focusing on building alliances, networking and debating the vital issues of today’s world, alongside the business leaders that make it happen daily.
Over 100 international leaders will debate throughout four tracks about the latest topics on M&A, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, IP, Tech, Data, Leadership, Life Sciences, International Arbitration, Compliance and more.
Enjoy unique and meaningful networking opportunities throughout the day designed to expand your international network, connecting you with those who matter the most.
Celebrate legal excellence and honor the best performances of the past year, in over 50 categories awarding the best legal departments, law firms and IP advisors around the world.
The ILS has a small number of complimentary tickets to the Leaders League Alliance Summit. Please reach out to Ana Barton (abarton@reedsmith.com) if you are interested in attending. The tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
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The Hispanic National Bar Association Invites ILS Members to Attend the 2024 Encuentro Internacional in Mexico City Set for June 26-29! |  | |
The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is delighted to invite you to join us at the 2024 Encuentro Internacional in Mexico City, co-hosted by the Barra Mexicana de Abogados (BMA). The Encuentro will take place June 26-29, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Mexico City Hotel, providing opportunities for U.S. and international attorneys to meet representatives from numerous U.S. companies as well as Latin American companies and law firms. Our panels, plenary sessions, and receptions will connect the HNBA Familia with Mexican and Latin American practitioners.
The Encuentro will offer two days of learning and connecting as part of a robust and forward-looking program on cutting edge topics led by leading practitioners and trailblazers from México, Latin America, and the U.S., as well as one-of-a-kind networking opportunities that you would not want to miss.
For more information, and to register, please click the image above or please click here!
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The Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS) Invites Practitioners and Scholars to Participate in the Inaugural Edition of its Annual Writing Competition | |
The Miami International Arbitration Society (“MIAS”) invites practitioners and scholars to participate in the inaugural edition of its annual Writing Competition. The MIAS Writing Competition aims to foster intellectual exploration of current and cutting-edge topics in international arbitration and to provide an excellent opportunity to new and emerging professionals to showcase their expertise and contribute to the field.
Participants are encouraged to submit original articles that contribute to the understanding of contemporary international arbitration.
For additional details as to eligibility, submission topics, applicable deadlines, and prizes, please click the flyer above or please click here!
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Call for Member Submissions for the ILS Gazette! | |
International Law Quarterly | |
Just Published: The International Law Quarterly - Winter 2024 on "Hot Topics" | |
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The Winter 2024 Issue of the International Law Quarterly - "Hot Topics" is now available.
Click on the images above to download or please click here!
For all previous issues of the International Law Quarterly, please follow this link.
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Join the International Law Section! | |
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If you are reading the Gazette, chances are that you are a practitioner or a student with an interest in International Law, one of the most wide-ranging, exciting and challenging legal specialties. Everyone in our field knows how crucial it is to stay on top of diverse and evolving national legal regimes, and at the same time, the difficulty of keeping meticulously up-to-date on developments around the world.
The International Law Section (ILS) of The Florida Bar is here to help you, the practitioner, navigate both the everyday and big-picture challenges of our field. Our Section is your forum to share knowledge and best practices, and to meet and mingle with peers in professional collaborations that can only enhance your grasp of the specialty and your standing among clients and peers.
Let ILS membership assist you in developing a thriving international practice through peer network development that includes important shared learnings and reciprocal referrals of clients and casework.
If your practice transcends borders, join us in making this the authoritative, go-to forum for Florida and the gateway to the region for anyone practicing International Law. Our Section is open to lawyers from other states and countries, full-time faculty at U.S. law schools, and full-time U.S. law students, all of whom may participate as associate members. For more information regarding membership with the ILS, click HERE.
Turn in your membership application TODAY!
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The ILS Thanks its Sponsors
In light of what we accomplished this past year, we hope you will continue to support the Section as a sponsor. In 2022-2023, various firms, companies and suppliers sponsored the Section.
We look forward to another year of innovative programs where we can advance international law and further promote our sponsors. To learn more, read the Section's sponsorship package. You can also contact our Treasurer, Laura Reich at lreich@harpermeyer.com or Vice Treasurer, Davide Macelloni at dmacelloni@drbdc-law.com for more details.
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ILS Board Members and Officers
Chair: Richard Montes de Oca
Chair-Elect: Ana Barton
Secretary: Cristina Vicens Beard
Treasurer: Laura Reich
Vice-Treasurer: Davide Macelloni
Immediate Past Chair: Jacqueline Villalba
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ILS Executive Council
Terms Expiring in 2024
Fabio Giallanza
Jeffrey S. Hagen
Davide Macelloni
Penelope Perez-Kelly
Yine Rodriguez-Perez
Terms Expiring 2025
Gary Birnberg
Phillip Buhler
Jennifer Diaz
Kristin Drecktrah Paz
Prof. Manuel A. Gomez
Omar K. Ibrahem
Adrian Nunez
Pamella A. Seay
Terms Expiring 2026
Matthew Akiba
Lauren Bengochea
Neha Dagley
Gary E. Davidson
Nouvelle Gonzalo
Susanne Leone
Jennifer Mosquera
To learn more about the ILS Executive Council Members, click here!
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The ILS Gazette is a weekly publication of the Florida Bar International Law Section that informs members about upcoming programs, initiatives and resources.
If you have any questions about the Gazette or wish to include an announcement in future publications, please contact our ILS Gazette Editor, Matthew Akiba at matt.akiba12@gmail.com.
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