The International Law Section Gazette | | |
Dear colleagues and friends,
If international disputes are part of your practice — or part of your professional goals — join us on March 10 for a dynamic CLE focused on International Litigation and Arbitration.
The program is divided into two three-hour sessions: the morning dedicated to litigation topics and the afternoon to arbitration. Together, they track the exam specifications for Board Certification in International Litigation and Arbitration. Each session is available for individual purchase, and attendees will receive 20% off when registering for both the morning and afternoon programs — a full-day deep dive at a discounted rate. Click here to register: International Litigation & Arbitration Update and Board Certification Review: Part A - Litigation
Our faculty features leading Florida practitioners, including Ricardo Puente, Brant Hadaway, John Barkett, Alvin Lindsay, Clarissa Rodriguez, Giselle Leonardo, Ava Borrasso, and Joseph Matthews, moderated by Gregory Grossman and Past Chair Ryan Reetz. This is an outstanding opportunity to sharpen your skills and connect with leaders in our field.
And stay tuned — our next Lunch & Learn programs in Miami and Orlando are coming soon, along with a Membership Drive Cocktail Reception on April 9. More details soon.
Un abrazo,
Cristina Vicens Beard
Florida Bar ILS Chair
cvb@bluestonelaw.com
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March 10, 2026 - ILS Webinar Series - International Litigation and Arbitration: A Review
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Save the Date - International Litigation and Arbitration: A Review | |
Mark your calendar! 🗓️
Join us on March 10, 2026, 9 AM – 4 PM for a full-day CLE series: International Litigation and Arbitration: A Review.
Gain expert guidance, practical tools, and key legal strategies. Register here: International Litigation & Arbitration Update and Board Certification Review: Part A - Litigation
| 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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Robert J. Becerra, Past-Chair of the ILS, is Running for Seat 5 for the 11th Circuit Florida Bar Board of Governors | |
Robert J. "Bob" Becerra, Past-Chair of the International Law Section is running for Seat 5, 11th Circuit for the Florida Bar Board of Governors. The election is being held from February 27-March 15, 2026. To learn more about Bob, a Florida Bar Board Certified international lawyer and his candidacy, click here | |
| Call for Articles for Spring 2026 International Law Quarterly | The Editors of the International Law Quarterly are making their call for articles to be featured in the Spring 2026 edition of the International Law Quarterly with a focus on Compliance in International Law. If you're interested in submitting an article, please submit a short statement of interest to co-editor Jennifer Mosquera at jmosquera@sequorlaw.com by February 27, 2026. | The Winter 2026 International Quarterly is Here! | |
The Winter 2026 International Law Quarterly is here!
This issue focuses on developments in Alternative Dispute Resolution, including navigating arbitral institutions in Latin America, the growth of mediation in Caribbean bankruptcies, and the use of third-party funding in international arbitration.
Read the full issue here: https://bit.ly/3PSwa0N
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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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The ILS Thanks its 2025 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, Jeffrey Hagen at jhagen@harpermeyer.com or Vice Treasurer, Adrian Nuñez at nuneza@gtlaw.com for more details.
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ILS Board Members and Officers
Chair: Cristina Vicens Beard
Chair-Elect: Laura Reich
Secretary: Davide Macelloni
Treasurer: Jeffrey S. Hagen
Vice-Treasurer: Adrian Nuñez
Immediate Past Chair: Ana M. Barton
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ILS Executive Council
Terms Expiring 2026
Matthew Akiba
Lauren Bengochea
Neha Dagley
Gary E. Davidson
Nouvelle Gonzalo
Susanne Leone
Jennifer Mosquera
Terms Expiring 2027
Priscila Bandeira
Fabio Giallanza
Penelope Perez-Kelly
Frederic Rocafort
Terms Expiring 2028
Phillip Buhler
Kristin Drecktrah Paz
Prof. Manuel A. Gomez
Omar K. Ibrahem
David O'Steen
Eve Perez-Torres
Lyubov Zeldis
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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