The International Law Section Gazette | | |
Dear ILS Members and Friends,
Are you ready for a little friendly competition? Then get your game face on for the fifth season of the ILS Fantasy Football League!
ILS Fantasy Football Commissioner Jeff Hagen is once again organizing this year’s league, with the draft tentatively scheduled for Sunday, August 30, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. New and returning players should contact Jeff at jhagen@herpermeyer.com to confirm their participation. The league is looking for active participants who are ready to compete for the very handsome ILS Fantasy Football trophy—and, of course, the accompanying bragging rights. Do you have what it takes to take home the trophy?
The Trophy!
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2023-24 and 2022-23 Season Winners! | |
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And while we are talking about ILS fun and fellowship, registration is now open for the 2026 ILS Retreat, taking place October 23-26 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas. The three-night Bahamian cruise will include private ILS cocktail receptions, group dinners, ship and beach activities, an Executive Council meeting, CLE opportunities, and the return of the popular “ILS Talks.”
Space is limited, so please register soon:
https://member.floridabar.org/s/lt-event?id=a1RWQ00000ULlQr2AL#
Whether you join us in the fantasy draft room, aboard the Wonder of the Seas, or at another upcoming ILS event, I hope you will take advantage of these opportunities to connect with fellow Section members, strengthen networks, and have a little fun along the way.
Onward together,
Laura M. Reich
Florida Bar ILS Chair
lreich@harpermeyer.com
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August 6, 2026, 5pm-7pm - Joint Committee Networking Event, hosted by the ILS's Europe & Asia Committees at Americana Kitchen, 2950 Coconut Grove Drive, Coral Gables FL 33134
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August 13, 2026, 12pm-1pm - ILS Webinar Series International Space Law: A Primer featuring Neha Dagley
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September 9, 2026, 12pm-1:30pm - Orlando Lunch & Learn featuring Guest Speaker Bonnie Jackson from Jackson Law International and Moderator Brock McClane - lunch will be served, location TBD
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October 23 - 26 - ILS Annual Retreat aboard the Royal Caribbean "Wonder of the Seas" Bahamas 3-day cruise
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Save the Date! Join us on Our Annual Retreat! | |
Join us on October 23-26, for the ILS' Annual Retreat aboard the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas! Don't miss this great opportunity to connect with ILS members. Space is limited, so register today: https://member.floridabar.org/s/lt-event?id=a1RWQ00000ULlQr2AL# | Join the Europe & Asia Committees for a Joint Committee Networking Event! | |
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Join us on August 6, 5pm - 7pm, at Americana Kitchen for a Joint Networking Event hosted by the Europe and Asia Committees! This is a great opportunity to learn more about these committees and connect with its members.
Please RSVP by contacting committee any of the committee co-chairs Susanne Leon sleone@leonezhgun.com, Neha Dagley ndagleyils@gmail.com, and Fred Rocafort fred@harris-sliwoski.com
| The Next ILS Webinar is Here! | |
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Join us on August 13, 12pm - 1pm, for the next installment in our ILS Webinar Series, International Space Law: A Primer featuring Neha Dagley
Register here: 9910 International Space Law: A Primer
| ILS Fantasy Football League Returns! | The Spring 2026 International Quarterly is Here! | |
The Spring 2026 International Law Quarterly is here!
This issue focuses on compliance under a variety of legal frameworks across various jurisdictions including foreign investments under U.S. law, E.U. sustainability and franchise law compliance matters, and compliance with immigration law developments in the United States.
Read the full issue here: https://bit.ly/3PSwa0N
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The International Law Deskbook (Second Edition) is Here! | |
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The International Law Deskbook 2026 (Second Edition) is finally HERE! The Second Edition of the International Law Deskbook features 31 in-depth chapters: From international business, trade, finance, tax, immigration, and family law to litigation, arbitration, mediation, ethics, IP, environmental law, e-commerce, human rights, and international criminal and travel law, this edition covers it all.
This Deskbook is not only for Florida practitioners or those seeking Board certification in International Law. The Deskbook provides real-world guidance for navigating today’s complex international legal landscape, and includes highly anticipated “Doing Business” chapters, which offer jurisdiction-specific insights on Mexico, Canada, China, India, the European Union, and Africa. You can see the Deskbook’s table of contents and a sample chapter on our website.
Get your copy today!
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| Call for Member Submissions for the ILS Gazette! | |
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!
| | Join the Human Rights Committee! | | The Human Rights Committee is looking for new members! Interested in joining? Reach out to Committee Chair Richard Junnier rjunnier@junnierlaw.com for details. | | Join the Immigration Liaison Committee! | | The Immigration Liason Committee is looking for new members! Interested in joining? Reach out to Committee Chair Larry Rifkin lsrifkin@rifkinfox.com for details. | | |
The ILS Thanks its 2026 Sponsors
We look forward to another year of innovative programs where we can advance international law in Florida and further promote our sponsors.If interested in sponsoring the ILS, please contact our Treasurer, Adrian Nuñez at nuneza@gtlaw.com or Vice Treasurer, Omar Ibrahem at omar@okilaw.com for more details.
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ILS Board Members and Officers
Chair: Laura Reich
Chair-Elect: Davide Macelloni
Secretary: Jeffrey S. Hagen
Treasurer: Adrian Nuñez
Vice-Treasurer: Omar K. Ibrahem
Immediate Past Chair: Cristina Vicens Beard
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ILS Executive Council
Terms Expiring 2027
Priscila Bandeira
Fabio Giallanza
Penelope Perez-Kelly
Frederic Rocafort
Terms Expiring 2028
Phillip Buhler
Kristin Drecktrah Paz
Prof. Manuel A. Gomez
David O'Steen
Eve Perez-Torres
Lyubov Zeldis
Terms Expiring 2029
Matthew Akiba
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, Alain Acanda at aacanda@sequorlaw.com.
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