The International Law Section Gazette |
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Dear ILS Members,
At a recent ILS Zoom meeting, while we were experiencing some problems with the audio function, someone suggested that it was time for the Section to organize a continuing legal education (CLE) program with “U-M.” Apparently, due to the technical difficulties, FIU Professor and Associate Dean Manuel Gomez misunderstood what was said and instead set up a CLE program with “R-U-M.”
As a result of this “misunderstanding“ we are pleased to have been the catalyst for what will undoubtedly be the best professional programming of the year: The Global Legal Landscape of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in 2021, which will be held next Thursday, November 18, at the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus. Our co-sponsors for this are the FIU School of Law, the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, the Caribbean Bar Association, the Haitian Lawyers Association and, most importantly in terms of the “R-U-M,” The Bartenders Guild.
As if that wouldn’t be enough to pique your interest, our distinguished guests and speakers will include none other than the Dean of the College of Law at FIU Antony Page, Ian G. Bacheikov, who serves as Chair of the Alcohol Beverage Sector Team at Akerman, Jill Granat, General Counsel, Restaurant Brands International, Hilary Metz, Associate General Counsel at Resorts World Bimini, Ernesto Rubi, Associate Vice President and Associate General Counsel of the Royal Caribbean Group, and John Thomas, Professor at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, FIU. Despite his apparent hearing issue, Prof. Gómez will co-moderate this powerful panel with none other than Marlon Hill of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman on behalf of the Caribbean Bar Association. Following their presentations, I am told that highly trained mixologists will be introducing us to a delicious concoction known as the “Hotel Nacional“ and another delectable beverage recipe known as the “Oaxaca Old-Fashioned.” Legal education and professional enhancement has never sounded so good.
James M. Meyer
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Please join Diaz Trade Law's President, Jennifer Diaz, and Associate Attorney, Denise Calle, on November 17, 2021, for a NEI accredited webinar titled "Successfully Navigating the U.S. Customs Detention and Seizure Process." The webinar will discuss how to successfully navigate the U.S. Customs detention and seizure process, tips when importing to ensure compliance, and the rules of travelling with currency and how to get seized money back from CBP. To register, please follow this link.
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Please join The Florida Bar International Law Section, the Caribbean Bar Association, and the Haitian Lawyers Association on November 18 for the webinar "The Global Legal Landscape of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in 2021." The roundtable will feature a moderated discussion among experts about the most relevant legal issues affecting the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors in the United States and abroad resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The roundtable will be followed by a cocktail presentation, live demonstration, and the opportunity for attendees to craft two cocktails, led by student members of the Bartender's Guild and a professor of FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required due to the limited capacity of the venue. To register, please follow this link.
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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 [email protected].
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Save the Date - 2022 Richard DeWitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot |
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Save the Date for the 2022 Richard DeWitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot! The ILS invites all members to join for the annual Richard DeWitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot Competition, co-hosted with JAMS on Saturday, February 19, 2022. The event aims to give students an opportunity to practice and sharpen their skills by presenting and defending their legal arguments and receiving feedback from some of the best practitioners in the field. This year's event will be a hybrid format, hosting schools both in Miami, FL and virtually. To register a team, please contact [email protected]. For any other questions or to volunteer as an arbitrator, please contact [email protected].
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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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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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Neha Dagley Joins Greenspoon Marder |
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Neha Dagley, ILS Executive Council Member and Chair of the India Subcommittee of the ILS Asia Committee, has recently joined Greenspoon Marder, P.A. in Miami. Neha is senior counsel in the Litigation practice group and focuses her practice on representing and advising clients in a wide array of commercial and business litigation in state and federal courts, including disputes encompassing contracts, commercial and corporate transactions, fraud and misrepresentation issues, and real estate matters. To congratulate Neha, please send an email to [email protected].
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Luis E. Sotelo Joins Steptoe & Johnson LLP |
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Luis E. Sotelo has joined Steptoe & Johnson LLP’s International Arbitration Practice. Luis arrives from Osorio Internacional P.A. ("Osorio") where he was mentored by Carlos Osorio in international litigation matters. Prior to Osorio, Luis worked for Bryan Cave and DLA Piper (Miami and Spain) where he was mentored in international arbitration matters by Pedro J. Martinez-Fraga and Ryan Reetz. Luis has more than 15 years of experience in the international legal sector, and has gained a deep knowledge of complex arbitration and litigation matters, in addition to significant background with white collar matters. For more information regarding Luis' practice, please follow this link.
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Osorio Internacional, P.A.
Osorio Internacional, P.A., Brickell based, is looking for a Florida Bar Licensed attorney for fast-paced international litigation and arbitration practice. Our cases are complex and high stakes. 7 year minimum required, with strong leadership and cross-cultural skills. Foreign law degrees, foreign practice and additional languages a plus. Please send CV/resume and writing samples in languages spoken. Pay is competitive. For follow up, please contact Office Manager, Gabriela Saavedra, at [email protected].
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The International Law Quarterly - Fall 2021 |
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The Fall 2021 Issue of the International Law Quarterly - Focus on Haiti 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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The 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 [email protected], or Vice Treasurer, Cristina Vicens Beard at [email protected] 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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