The International Law Section Gazette | | |
Dear colleagues and friends,
I want to begin by encouraging all eligible members in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit to vote in the special runoff election for Seat 5 on The Florida Bar Board of Governors. Our own past Chair, Bob Becerra, is in the runoff, and I hope you will join me in supporting him. Bob has been a dedicated leader and tireless supporter of our Section, and I know he would serve the Bar and represent our interests with distinction. Please take a moment to cast your vote.
We are also pleased to announce that the Section will host a Lunch & Learn on April 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Sequor Law. The program will be moderated by Ed Davis and will feature Emilio Garcia Silvero, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of FIFA. This promises to be an outstanding discussion. There are limited spaces, so please RSVP to Whitney Jobson (wjobson@floridabar.org) to reserve your spot.
Lastly, please remember to register for our Membership Drive Cocktail on April 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Caffe Abracci in Coral Gables. This event is a great opportunity not only to reconnect with friends and colleagues, but also to introduce prospective members to the Section and encourage deeper involvement in all that we are building together. If you are already a member, I hope you will come out, bring a colleague, and help us make this event a success. Please register here.
I hope to see many of you at Caffe Abracci on April 9.
Un abrazo,
Cristina Vicens Beard
Florida Bar ILS Chair
cvicens@gluckbluestone.com
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April 9, 2026 6:30pm-8:30pm - ILS Membership Drive Cocktail at Cafe Abbracci
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April 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - Lunch and Learn featuring Emilio Garcia Silvero (Chief Legal and Compliance Officer of FIFA) and moderated by Ed Davis. Hosted at Sequor Law, 1111 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 1250, Miami, FL 33137.
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June 4, 2026 12:30pm-1:30pm - Orlando Lunch and Learn featuring James Bacchus, place TBD
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June 18, 2026 7pm-9pm - Chairs Reception, Orlando, place TBD
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June 19, 2026 9am-1:30pm - Annual Executive Council Meeting, Orlando, place TBD
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Join Us for our Membership Drive Cocktail! | |
Join us for the Membership Drive Cocktail at Caffe Abbracci on April 9 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Register now to secure your spot!
https://thefloridabar-pqvvv.formstack.com/forms/student_membership_drive_cocktail_rsvp_form
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow colleagues, students, learn more about our community, and get involved. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to Hogan Lovells for sponsoring this event.
| Robert J. Becerra, Past-Chair of the ILS, is in the Run Off Election for Seat 5 for the 11th Circuit Florida Bar Board of Governors | |
Robert J. "Bob" Becerra, Past-Chair of the International Law Section is currently in the run off election for Seat 5, 11th Circuit for the Florida Bar Board of Governors. Voting for the run off election is being held until April 7, 2026. To learn more about Bob, a Florida Bar Board Certified international lawyer and his candidacy, click here | 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 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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