The International Law Section Gazette |
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Dear ILS Members,
After spending the better part of a year and a half with only limited opportunities to connect and socialize with all of my good friends and colleagues in the International Law Section, I recently asked our Executive Board to help us think of new ways to “rev-up” the ILS engine and to encourage our members to reconnect both professionally and socially, just like the good old days. It didn’t take long before that super-charged think tank came up with a plethora of great ideas to help us to emerge from our shelters for what will hopefully be one of the Section’s most active years to date. We all agreed that, while it is still important for us to continue observing all necessary and appropriate safety and health protocols, but with an overwhelming majority of us being fully vaccinated, the ILS is well-positioned to start offering more social events and CLE programs, continue recruiting new members, and building upon the efforts of our many committees. Not surprisingly, however, it was our newest Board Member, Cristina Vicens Beard, who easily convinced us that there would be no better way to motivate our fiercely competitive membership than by means of some fun and friendly competition. Namely, the 1st Annual ILS Participation Challenge, under which, the more you participate in the ILS over the course of the year, the more tiles you can mark on your ILS Participation Challenge “bingo” card to compete for great prizes and, more importantly, bragging rights. You have until June 30, 2022, to complete as many tiles in the ILS Participation Challenge “bingo” card as you can. Here is how it works:
- Download your ILS Participation Challenge “bingo” card using the link below right here in the Gazette, or come pickup your “hard card” at our upcoming September 22, 2021 cocktail event with the Haitian Lawyers Association to benefit the Ayiti Community Trust (see the invitation in the Gazette below). You will note that you can also check-off a square by attending that same event.
- To win, you must be an ILS member. If you want to play but are not a member, then you have yet another compelling reason to join!
- Mark the tiles on the ILS Participation Challenge “bingo” card as you complete each activity or event marked on that tile.
- You may only mark one tile per event or activity and only during the period from June 30, 2021 until the June 2022 Executive Council Meeting.
- Bring your marked ILS Participation Challenge card to the June 2022 Executive Council meeting OR scan and submit your card to me by that date.
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Any ILS member to mark the most squares (regardless of their position on the card) will enter the competition in the form of a drawing to win the first place prize: free attendance for one (1) at the next ILS retreat (including hotel, meals and other VIP treatment).
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Any ILS member that covers the card with two diagonal lines, from corner to corner (in the form of an “X”) will enter the competition in the form of a drawing to win second place prize: one complimentary ticket for iLaw2023.
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Any ILS member that completes any 5 consecutive squares (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) will enter the competition in the form of a drawing to win third place prize: dinner for two at il Gabbiano in Downtown Miami.
So, who among us will earn the right to mark the most squares in the most strategic places? I have a few hunches but we will all have to wait and see. Ready, set, GET INVOLVED WITH THE ILS!
Very truly yours,
James M. Meyer
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ILS Retreat in the Bahamas |
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Dear ILS Members:
We are in full planning mode for the ILS Retreat, which will take place October 8-10, 2021 in Bimini, Bahamas. To be better able to coordinate logistics, we would appreciate if you could help us by completing this VERY SHORT (2 question) survey:
Thank you in advance. We can't wait to see you all in the Bahamas in a few months!
Best,
The ILS Board
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The ILS Participation Challenge |
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The ILS Executive Board invites all ILS Members to compete in the 1st Annual ILS Participation Challenge and win amazing prizes and, more importantly, bragging rights. Here is how it works:
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Download your ILS Participation Challenge “bingo” card using this LINK, or come pickup your “hard card” at our upcoming September 22, 2021 cocktail event with the Haitian Lawyers Association to benefit the Ayiti Community Trust (see the invitation in the Gazette below). You will note that you can also check-off a square by attending that same event.
- To win, you must be an ILS member. If you want to play but are not a member, then you have yet another compelling reason to join!
- Mark the tiles on the ILS Participation Challenge “bingo” card as you complete each activity or event marked on that tile.
- You may only mark one tile per event or activity and only during the period from June 30, 2021 until the June 2022 Executive Council Meeting.
- Bring your marked ILS Participation Challenge card to the June 2022 Executive Council meeting OR scan and submit your card to me by that date.
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Any ILS member to mark the most squares (regardless of their position on the card) will enter the competition in the form of a drawing to win the first place prize: free attendance for one (1) at the next ILS retreat (including hotel, meals and other VIP treatment).
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Any ILS member that covers the card with two diagonal lines, from corner to corner (in the form of an “X”) will enter the competition in the form of a drawing to win second place prize: one complimentary ticket for iLaw2023.
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Any ILS member that completes any 5 consecutive squares (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) will enter the competition in the form of a drawing to win third place prize: dinner for two at il Gabbiano in Downtown Miami.
Ready, set, GET INVOLVED WITH THE ILS!
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iLaw2022: Call for Proposals and Steering Committee Members |
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Save the Date for iLaw! The ILS's flagship event, the iLaw2022 Conference, will take place on Friday, February 18, 2022, at the JW Marriott Marquis in Downtown Miami. Trust us, you will not want to miss it this year!
The planning for iLaw2022 has started - Get involved! If you have an idea for a topic to be featured at next year's iLaw, please send us a proposal including (i) the title of the proposed panel, (ii) a short description of the topic, and (iii) proposed panelists and moderator. We are also looking for steering committee members. The first steering committee meeting will be in September. If you have a topic proposal or if you would like to get involved with the planning of the iLaw2022, please send an e-mail to Cristina Vicens at cvicens@sequorlaw.com.
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International Law Deskbook 2020
The International Law Section is proud to announce that its International Law Deskbook 2020 is now ready for shipping! Get yours today!
To purchase the International Deskbook 2020, please click HERE to log into your account on the Florida Bar's website. Once logged in, please click HERE to search for the International Deskbook 2020 by entering the course number 4039. You will then find the International Deskbook 2020 under "Course Materials."
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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.
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Please join the Florida Bar International Law Section and the Haitian Lawyers Association on September 22, 2021, for "Cocktail Night for a Cause," benefiting the Ayiti Community Trust. The event will be at Glass and Vine, 2820 McFarlane Road, Miami, Florida 33133 starting at 6:30 p.m. To register for the event, click here or on the image above!
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William O. Diab joins Berger Singerman LLP |
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William Omar Diab has joined Berger Singerman's Dispute Resolution Team and Construction Law Practice. William's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and construction litigation in state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as institutional arbitration. William represents institutional clients and investors in business frauds, partnership disputes, and breaches of fiduciary duties. William also represents developers, design professionals and general contractors in claims for construction defects and delays, design professional liability, government bid protests, and appeals. A member of The Florida Bar and The New York Bar, William is fluent in Arabic. For more information, please follow this link.
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Ana Portal Joins Akerman LLP |
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Ana Portal has joined Akerman's Miami office. Ana focuses her practice on international business transactions, complex litigation matters, and international arbitration. Ana has experience in drafting statements of claim and responses and counterclaims for international commercial arbitration matters under the ICC, ICDR, and AAA institutional rules. Ana also has experience handling matters regarding the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Exceptions Act, U.S. statutes of limitations for recognition and enforcement of international and commercial arbitral awards, international service of process, contracts, and choice of law issues. For more information, please follow this link.
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ILS Regional Sponsor, Geoffrey M. Wayne, P.A., is looking to hire an associate attorney and administrative assistant.
Candidates for the associate attorney position should have 3-5 years of experience in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families, estate tax planning, probate and trust administration (preferably with experience with non-U.S. estates). The candidate must be a self-starter with a strong work-ethic, organizational skills, and excellent oral communication skills. LLM in Taxation is preferred. To apply, please email your résumé and salary requirements to Geoffrey M. Wayne at gmw@abogadomiami.com and Cindy E. Calderon at la2@abogadomiami.com.
Geoffrey M. Wayne, P.A., is also seeking a motivated individual to join the firm as a full-time administrative assistant (entry level applicants welcome to apply). The candidate will be intensely mentored to acquire new and improve existing skills. Proficiency in Spanish preferred, although not required for the right candidate. To apply, please provide résumé, cover letter (optional), and contact information to la2@abogadomiami.com.
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The International Law Quarterly - Spring 2021 |
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The Spring 2021 Issue of the International Law Quarterly - Shifts in International Law Under the Biden Administration 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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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 2019-2020, 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, Ana Maria Barton at abarton@reedmith.com, or Vice Treasurer, Cristina Vicens Beard at cvicens@sequorlaw.com for more details.
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The ILS Gazette
Editor: Davide Macelloni
Chair: James M. Meyer
Immediate Past Chair: Robert J. Becerra
Chair-Elect: Jacqueline Villalba
Secretary: Richard Montes De Oca
Treasurer: Ana Barton
Vice-Treasurer: Cristina Vicens Beard
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