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“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."
– Jackie Robinson
Dear ILS Members and Friends:
It’s hard to believe it has been nearly 10 months since I assumed the role of Chair of our Section. It has been an exciting, challenging, but incredibly rewarding time for me, both personally and professionally.
I am very blessed for the Leadership Team that has been committed to working alongside me to help us collectively elevate our Section’s Global leadership. We have achieved so much together in a relatively short time. As I look back at all of our incredible accomplishments, including a record-breaking iLaw conference, another remarkable and global Vis Pre-Moot competition, countless new and strengthened cooperation agreements with foreign bars, amazing Lunch & Learns, outstanding ILQ publications, and the first ILS delegation to the IBA in Paris, it gives me great pride to have been a part of a Section that is destined to do even greater things in the future!
But there is still much work to be done. As I’ve mentioned before, the ILS has the potential to be one of the premier international law organizations in the world. Over the past year, we have casted the vision and made considerable strides in achieving this goal, but we need new leaders, passion and drive to continue advancing this ambitious, but achievable goal.
To that end, we are calling for the next generation of leaders to step up and step in! We need new leaders to raise their hands, take the helm and be prepared to lead this wonderful Section to continued greatness! We know many of you are able. But are you willing? Are you ready? And most of all, are you excited about being a part of the ILS Executive Board? If so, we are calling for your nomination, to step forward to be considered being our next Vice Treasurer. It takes a significant amount of time and commitment, but it is also incredibly rewarding. If you’re passionate about international law, driven to lead an amazing Section, and ready for a challenge that will provide you an experience of a lifetime unlike any legal brief, trial or contact, I highly encourage you to submit your nomination to join the ILS Executive Board as our next Vice Treasurer. I hope you’ll take me up on my offer. I guarantee you won’t regret it!
Speaking of ILS Leadership, we are only 2 months away from our Executive Council Annual Meeting on June 21 and our Chair’s Reception on June 20 in Orlando, Florida. Please save the date and get ready to address important Section business, celebrate our past accomplishments, and welcome our new Leadership. More details are below and forthcoming.
Lastly, I’m thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Leadership Night with the Marlins at AutoNation Alley at the ballpark on May 22 at 6 pm. We are inviting our Board, Executive Council, Committee Chairs and ILS Past Chairs to join us for America’s greatest past time as the Miami Marlins take on the Milwaukee Brewers. We are so thankful to each of our leaders who have dedicated their time and talents to making this a special year for our Section. We look forward to recognizing each of you and taking you out to the ballgame! Please see details below and be sure to rsvp.
Let’s Play Ball!
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The ILS Executive Board is Accepting Nominations for Vice Treasurer! | |
ILS Board Members, Cristina Vicens Beard, Laura Reich, Richard Montes de Oca, and Ana Barton (Pictured Left to Right) Meet at Il Gabbiano to Plan for Upcoming Section Events! | |
The ILS Hosts Another Successful Lunch & Learn with ILS Past Chair, Edward H. Davis Jr., Hosted by Fiduciary Trust International! | |
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ILS Leadership Night with the Miami Marlins to be
Held on May 22, RSVP Now!
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Save the Date for the Chair's Reception and ILS Executive Council Meeting during the Upcoming Florida Bar Annual Convention! | |
Register Now for the TTN & ILS Tax Committee's Joint Conference on the Intersection of Art and Tax at the Rubell Museum on May 17, 2024! | |
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Conference Schedule
1. Art Tax Tactics, Colleen Boyle, The Fine Art Group, Managing Director, Philadelphia, USA. Colleen Boyle brings over 20 years of diverse experience in the art and financial world to The Fine Art Group. Colleen has provided legal analysis for court cases involving art valuation and identification.
2. Charitable Giving Tax Strategies, Alyssa Razook Wan, Fowler White Burnett, Miami, USA. Alyssa Razook Wan is a Tax, Trust and Estates attorney who handles a variety of domestic and international matters for high-net-worth individuals and families. Alyssa works closely with clients to form and provide ongoing counsel to not for profits, private foundations, and public charities. She has developed a special expertise in helping clients carry out their charitable goals.
3. Mexico and the U.S.: Transfer and Taxation of Art, Mauricio Cano, Brook & Cano, Founding Partner, Mexico. Mauricio Cano has extensive experience working on international taxation and estate planning matters for private clients (HNWI and UHNWI). His professional background includes employment with Deloitte (Mexico) and an international Trustee service provider when he left to start Brook & Cano as a Founding Partner.
4. A Swiss Perspective: The Art of Taxing the Arts, Thierry Boitelle, Boitelle Tax Sarl, Geneva, Switzerland. With 25 years of experience in international taxation, Thierry founded his boutique firm Boitelle Tax in 2022. He renders Swiss and international tax advice with a focus on inbound investment by multinational companies, group finance centers, holdings, captive insurance and intellectual property companies. He further advises high net worth individuals and company executives on the tax and legal aspects of immigration to Switzerland. Thierry regularly speaks and writes about Swiss and international taxation.
[Complimentary Lunch and Tour of Museum]
5. Repatriation of Nazi Looted Art, the Woman in Gold, and Tax Effects, Clarissa Rodriguez & Jeff Hagen, Harper Meyer, Miami, USA. Clarissa Rodriguez is a Board-Certified Expert in International Law. She has an overwhelming amount of dispute resolution experience that paved the way for a cross disciplinary practice between disputes and the arts. Jeffrey S. Hagen focuses his practice on international tax and estate planning, primarily for high-net-worth individuals, multi-jurisdictional families, entities, and trust structures. He is the Chair of the ILS Tax Committee and a member of the TTN Executive Committee.
6. Argentina: Update on International Tax Topics Under Milei, Walter Keiniger, Marvall, O'Farrell & Mairal, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Walter advises clients on cross-border taxation, M&A, business restructuring, tax-free reorganizations, real estate projects, etc. He is a frequent speaker in tax conferences. Walter obtained a degree from the Graduate Tax Program of the University of Florida (USA). He teaches at Universidad Argentina de la Empresa (UADE) and has been recognized as one of the top tax lawyers in Argentina.
7. Family Offices in Singapore, Derren Hayden Joseph, HTJ Tax, Singapore. Derren has successfully completed the Comparative Tax Program at Harvard University and is an EA (Enrolled Agent). He is Chair of the Tax Working Group for Moores Rowland in the Asia Pacific and a member of the Briefing Group advising The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of the City of London. Derren enjoys writing and has published 3 books on taxation, one of which was an Amazon Best Seller in 2020.
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Registration is Still Open for the Foundation for Natural Resource's Special Institute on Human Rights, Natural Resources, and Energy Law, Set for April 11-12 in Coral Gables, Florida!
ILS Members Will Receive a Discount by Using the Following Discount Code: "ILS"
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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! | |
Former ILS Chair, Peter Quinter, to Co-Chair the ABA International Law Section's 2024 Annual Conference in Washington D.C.! | |
ILS Member Carolina Obarrio Appointed to IABA Organizing Committee for the 60th IABA Conference to Take Place in Miami on June 17-22! | |
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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