The International Law Section Gazette | | |
Dear ILS,
For the last year, South Florida has been abuzz with FIFA’s relocation of its legal and compliance team to Coral Gables in anticipation of the 2026 World Cup and the announcement that it plans to stay local for the long haul. Last October, the ILS welcomed FIFA’s legal team at an intimate reception co-hosted by Weiss Serota and EASL, and in February, FIFA Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Emilio García Silvero was our distinguished keynote speaker at iLaw2025. We look forward to continuing to grow the ILS relationship with FIFA, which embodies international law at every level. And now, it is with great pleasure that I get to share with the Section that FIFA has very generously organized a Thank You Reception for The Florida Bar, and in particular members of the ILS and EASL. The reception is taking place next Tuesday, April 29 at 5:15 p.m. at the FIFA offices in Coral Gables. Space is limited and RSVP required, so don’t delay any longer and RSVP here to secure your spot!
Then, on May 14, please join the ILS for its final Lunch & Learn before our summer recess of this program. ILS Past-Chair Al Linday of Hogan Lovells will be regaling us with his story, insights, and advice. If you haven’t made it to a Lunch & Learn yet, this is your chance! Al is a heavy-hitter litigator who focuses his practice on large-scale commercial disputes in court and arbitration. His cases include a multi-billion-dollar power plant construction project, a nationwide product-liability class action, an airliner crash in South America, and even a presidential election. He is Board Certified in both International Law and International Litigation & Arbitration and has an impressive list of accolades. You don’t want to miss out on hearing from Al in this round table setting! Please RSVP to Whitney Jobson (wjobson@floridabar.org).
Have a great week!
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April 29 – FIFA Thank You Reception (Coral Gables, FL)
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May 5 – Deadline to submit statement of interest for ILS Vice-Treasurer board position
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May 8 – ILS Webinar on Navigating Multiparty Arbitration: Strategies for Effective Case Management and Resolution (online)
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May 14 – Lunch & Learn hosted by Fiduciary Trust International (Coral Gables, FL)
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May 16 – Board Certification in International Litigation and Arbitration exam
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June 26 – End of Year Chair's Reception (Boca Raton, FL)
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June 27 – ILS Annual Meeting (Boca Raton, FL)
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July 1 – Application Period Opens for Board Certification in International Law
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August 31 – Application Period Closes for Board Certification in International Law
| | ILS Members Invited by the FIU College of Law's Sports, Entertainment, Fashion and Art Law Society (SEFA) to Speak on a Panel at SEFA's Annual Symposium on "New Frontiers!" | |
On April 16, ILS Past Chairs Clarissa Rodriguez and Robert J. Becerra, as well as ILS Executive Council Member Matthew Akiba, were invited to speak on a panel moderated by ILS Secretary Laura Reich at the 2025 Annual Symposium on "New Frontiers" hosted by the Sports, Entertainment, Fashion and Art Law Society of the FIU College of Law.
The panelists discussed topics ranging from new trends in the fashion industry, from the duplicates and counterfeit market, recent art fraud cases, and how the recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration affects both the fashion and art industries!
| | The ILS is Accepting Nominations for its Next Vice-Treasurer! Statements of Interest Are Due By May 5, 2025! | |
Calling all leaders!
The ILS is now accepting nominations for the Vice-Treasurer position on the ILS Board. If you have the passion and experience to lead the ILS, submit your statement of interest by May 5, 2025. Plus, if you’re eager to step up in other leadership roles, we want to hear from you! Please submit your statement of interest to Ana Barton at abarton@reedsmith.com.
| | FIFA Invites ILS Members to the Thank You Reception for the Florida Bar on April 29 at the FIFA Offices! RSVP Now! | | To RSVP, please click the flyer above or please click here! | | Save the Date For the ILS Webinar on Navigating Multiparty Arbitration: Strategies for Effective Case Management and Resolution | | |
There is still time to register for the May 8, 2025, ILS Webinar on Navigating Multiparty Arbitration: Strategies for Effective Case Management and Resolution, by Ricardo Ampudia of Rimon Law Group!
This CLE course provides attorneys and dispute resolution professionals with essential guidance on handling multiparty arbitration. The course delves into the relevant legal and rules frameworks and explains key concepts such as joinder, consolidation, and the appointment of arbitrators. Participants will learn best practices for drafting multiparty arbitration clauses and managing procedural complexities. The course also highlights recent developments, notable cases, and practical solutions for ensuring fairness and efficiency in multiparty disputes.
To register, please click the flyer above or click here!
| | Join Us for the Next ILS Lunch & Learn Featuring Guest Speaker and ILS Past-Chair Alvin Lindsay of Hogan Lovells on May 14, 2025! | |
Join us for the last ILS Lunch & Learn of the season on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 12-1:30 pm at Fiduciary Trust International, featuring guest speaker Alvin Lindsay of Hogan Lovells (ILS Chair 2016-2017) and moderator Jacqueline Villalba (ILS Chair 2022-2023).
Al is a heavy-hitter litigator who focuses his practice on large-scale commercial disputes in court and arbitration. His cases include a multi-billion-dollar power plant construction project, a nationwide product-liability class action, an airliner crash in South America, and even a presidential election. He is Board Certified in both International Law and International Litigation & Arbitration and has an impressive list of accolades. You don’t want to miss out on hearing from Al in this round table setting!
RSVP by emailing Whitney Jobson at wjobson@floridabar.org
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ILQ Winter 2025 Article Spotlight:
Discretionary Determinations Before USCIS and the Department of State: How to Present the Most Compelling Cases
-By Larry S. Rifkin
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Dive into ILS Member and Chair of the ILS Immigration Liaison Committee, Larry S. Rifkin's latest ILQ Winter article, "Discretionary Determinations Before USCIS and the Department of State" where he shares insights on navigating the complexities of immigration law and maximizing your chances for a favorable adjudication.
Read the full article by clicking the image above or by clicking here!
| | Register Now for the June 10 Leaders League Alliance Summit on Law & Innovation! | |
ILS Members have access to a limited number of free tickets to this event. Please email ILS Chair, Ana Barton (abarton@reedsmith.com) if interested! These will be alotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Otherwise, to register, please click the flyer above or please click here!
| | ILS Member Jennifer Diaz Receives Florida Lawyers Network Advocate Award and Features as Speaker at Global Chambers Trade Panel | | | | |
Diaz Trade Law President and ILS Member Jennifer Diaz was named a recipient of the Florida Lawyers Network Advocate Award. The Advocate Award was given to members who provide tremendous value and benefit to the FLN mission.
Jennifer Diaz also recently joined a panel hosted by the Global Chamber titled, “Move Forward Successfully Amidst Tariffs and Shifting Trade Dynamics.” The panel provided practical guidance on staying up to date and flexible amidst new tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
| | | The International Law Quarterly | | The ILQ Publishes its Winter 2025 Issue, Focus on Creative Solutions, Available Now! | | |
The Winter 2025 Issue of the International Law Quarterly - "Focus on Creative Solutions" is now available, featuring the latest submissions by ILS members, including articles focused on artificial intelligence, solutions for wire fraud victims, creative solutions for interesting clients, challenges of space resource activities, and more!
Click on the images above to download or please click here!
For all previous issues of the International Law Quarterly, please follow this link.
| | 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, Davide Macelloni at dmacelloni@drbdc-law.com or Vice Treasurer, Jeffrey Hagen at jhagen@harpermeyer.com for more details.
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ILS Board Members and Officers
Chair: Ana M. Barton
Chair-Elect: Cristina Vicens Beard
Secretary: Laura Reich
Treasurer: Davide Macelloni
Vice-Treasurer: Jeffrey S. Hagen
Immediate Past Chair: Richard Montes de Oca
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ILS Executive Council
Terms Expiring 2025
Gary Birnberg
Phillip Buhler
Jennifer Diaz
Kristin Drecktrah Paz
Prof. Manuel A. Gomez
Omar K. Ibrahem
Adrian Nunez
Pamella A. Seay
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
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, Matthew Akiba at matt.akiba12@gmail.com.
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