The International Law Section Gazette | | |
Dear colleagues and friends,
As we head into the final stretch of the Bar year, I hope you will make plans to join us in Orlando for two important ILS events:
First, please join us on Thursday, June 4, at 12:00 p.m. for our next Orlando Lunch and Learn, hosted by Holland & Knight’s Orlando office and featuring James Bacchus. Mr. Bacchus is one of the leading voices in international trade law and dispute resolution, and this program will be a wonderful opportunity to hear from him in a more intimate setting. We are grateful to Holland & Knight for hosting us and to Brock McClane for moderating what promises to be a timely and engaging discussion. There’s still time to register by emailing Whitney Jobson (wjobson@floridabar.org).
Then, a few weeks later, we hope you will return to Orlando for the ILS Annual Meeting on Friday, June 19, at 10:00 a.m., at the Citrus Club in downtown Orlando. The Citrus Club is located at 255 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1800, Orlando, FL 32801, about a 20-minute drive from The Florida Bar Annual Convention. This is an important opportunity to come together as a Section, reflect on what we have accomplished this year, and help set the stage for the year ahead.
And, of course, we will not let the Annual Meeting pass without a proper ILS gathering. Please also save the date for the Chair’s Reception the night before, on Thursday, June 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at ICEBAR Orlando, located at 8967 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.
Whether you are attending the Annual Convention, coming in just for the ILS events, joining us for the Lunch and Learn, or simply looking for an excuse to see your ILS friends in Orlando, we hope you will join us. The Section’s strength has always come from the energy, generosity, and participation of its members, and I cannot think of a better way to close out the year than by being together.
Un abrazo,
Cristina Vicens Beard
Florida Bar ILS Chair
cvicens@gluckbluestone.com
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June 4, 2026, 12pm-1:30pm - Orlando Lunch and Learn featuring James Bacchus, at Holland & Knight's Orlando Office
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June 17, 2026 - Leaders League Alliance Summit at the Hyatt Regency Miami
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June 18, 2026, 7pm-9pm - Chair's Reception, Ice Bar, 8967 International Drive, Orlando, Florida.
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June 19, 2026, 9am-1:30pm - Annual Executive Council Meeting, Citrus Club, 255 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1800, Orlando, FL 32801
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The Next Orlando Lunch & Learn is Here! | |
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Join us on June 4, 12pm - 1:30pm, for the next installment in our Orlando Lunch & Learn series moderated by J. Brock McClane and featuring James Bacchus!
RSVP by emailing Whitney Jobson (wjobson@floridabar.org)
| University of Miami School of Law Ranked #1 U.S. Law School at the Sports Arbitration Moot | |
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The University of Miami School of Law's International Moot Court team has been ranked the #1 U.S. law school at the Sports Arbitration Moot. The team, composed of Mariana Moreno, Alexis Castillo, Alfonso Figuerola, Cristian Alvarez, and coached by Paula Arias, competed against 75 international teams and was the only U.S. law school to advance to the elimination rounds being held in Madrid, Spain, this month. To learn more about the Sports Arbitration Moot and the University of Miami's achievements there, click the following link to read the full article:
Global dominance: Miami Law beats 75 teams to stand as sole U.S. finalist in sports arbitration
| Save the Date: Leaders League Alliance Summit! | |
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Leaders League is coming back to Miami for the 3rd year in a row for their international event. The Leaders League Alliance Summit will gather over 400 people from Europe, USA and Latin America for a full day of conferences, one-to-one meetings, networking and an awards luncheon honoring law firms and legal departments.
In celebration of the World Cup the event will kick off with an opening keynote, “Winning Beyond the Game: How Elite Athletes Thrive in Business.” The Florida Bar Association International Section has 10 complimentary invitations and will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Elizabeth De Sevo (edesevo@leadersleague.com) for more information.
| Now accepting nominations for Vice-Treasurer and ILS leadership positions! Interested in serving on the Board or getting more involved? Submit a brief statement of interest highlighting your experience to (Cvicens@gluckbluestone.com) before May 8, 2026 and let us know how you’d like to contribute to ILS. | Call for Committee Members! | |
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Looking to get more involved with the International Law Section?
Joining a committee is one of the best ways to connect with fellow practitioners, contribute to meaningful projects, and stay engaged with developments in international law. Whether your interests are substantive law, events, publications, or professional growth, there’s a place for you.
👉 Explore committees and join today: https://bit.ly/4tHjwlX
| Call for International Law Quarterly Articles! | |
The editors of the International Law Quarterly are making a call for articles for the Fall 2026 edition of the International Law Quarterly with a focus on high net worth disputes in International Law! If you are interested please submit a short statement of interest to Jennifer Mosquera at jmosquera@sequorlaw.com by June 26, 2026. | 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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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
| | 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!
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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, 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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