The International Law Section Gazette | |
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“We are free, but not to be evil, not to be indifferent to human suffering, not to profit from the people…”
-Jose Marti
Dear ILS Members,
This past week, I had the opportunity to attend the Cuban-American Bar Association (CABA) Cuba Conference, which our Section supported, along with several other members of our Section. The conference focused on International Human Rights and Legal Advocacy and featured, among others, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Commission Armando Valladares, two Florida Supreme Court Justices John D. Couriel and Jorge Labarga, and our Section’s very own Past Chair, Eduardo Palmer, who participated in an extraordinary panel on the international human rights pro bono legal work he and his colleagues have undertaken on behalf of the Cuban people for several years. The conference was an insightful and powerful discussion regarding the rule of law, democracy, and human rights, as well as the oppression many of the Cuban people continue to face today in this regard.
Yesterday, Israel declared war on Hamas in response to their attacks on its country. Media outlets are reporting over 600 dead and approximately 100 hostages. It is a tragic time for the country, region and the international community. Over the past few weeks, the ILS, through our Chair of the ILS Gazette Committee, Matthew Akiba, has been in discussions with the Israeli Bar, to explore a collaboration with them, including delegations, webinars and ultimately a cooperation agreement. We hope to continue our discussions and efforts but recognize this tragedy will result in delays. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel and for a prompt and peaceful resolution to this unfortunate conflict.
As a friendly reminder, our award-winning publication, the International Law Quarterly, is requesting articles for its Hot Topics issue focused on climate change and other hot topics in International Law for its Winter 2024 issue. Please see more details below and I encourage you to submit your articles for consideration.
Best,
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ILS Past Chair, Eduardo Palmer, Participates as a Panelist on Human Rights for the Cuban People at the Cuban-American Bar Association Cuba Conference | |
Join the Law Society of Hong Kong for Their International Summit on October 11 in Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative | |
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Building on the success of the Belt and Road Conferences held since 2017, the Law Society of Hong Kong’s International Summit 2023, in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel in a hybrid format.
Themed “Peace and Prosperity on the Belt and Road”, the Summit will examine how mediation can resolve commercial and sovereign disputes and provide a platform for sharing practical skills and knowledge on mediation, negotiation, and deal-making. It is expected that over 1,000 participants from different jurisdictions along the Belt and Road will attend the Summit, creating plenty of opportunities for the Hong Kong professional services market.
For those interested in registering please click here!
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Register Now for the Upcoming Nearshoring Webinar Series: Focus on Mexico! | |
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Registration is now open for the upcoming Nearshoring Webinar Series: Focus on Mexico!
ILS Co-Chair of the Asia Committee, Fred Rocafort, and International Law Certification Committee Chair, Robert Kossick, will be featured as panelists!
For those interested in registering, please click here!
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ILQ Winter 2024 Call for Articles: "Hot Topics!" | |
Application Deadline for Board Certification in International Litigation & Arbitration is October 31, 2023! | |
RSVP For the November 2nd ILS and Paris Bar IBA Breakfast! | |
Registration Open for the November 12 2nd Annual LATAM Investor-State Arbitration Conference Co-Hosted by MIAS and University of Miami School of Law | |
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The Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS) will be co-hosting their 2nd Annual LATAM Investor-State Arbitration Conference on November 12 with the University of Miami School of Law.
For those interested in registering, please click here! Use the promotional code GOMIAS2023 for a 10% discount!
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Join the ILS For Its Annual Orlando Luncheon on November 30! | |
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RSVP by November 24, 2023, by emailing Liz Hockensmith at ehockensmith@floridabar.org!
Travelling to Orlando is more convenient than ever with the recent opening of the Orlando Brightline Station; we hope to see many of our South Florida members in attendance!
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Save the Date for the iLaw 2024 Conference: February 16, 2024! | |
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Join the International Law Section
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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International Law Quarterly | |
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The International Law Quarterly - Spring 2023
Focus on 2023 and Beyond
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The Spring 2023 Issue of the International Law Quarterly - Focus on 2023 and Beyond is now available. Click on the image above to download! For all previous issues of the International Law Quarterly, please follow this link. | |
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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
Katherine A. Sanoja
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 makiba@shutts.com.
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