The International Law Section Gazette | | |
Dear ILS,
It’s hard to believe we’re already in April and planning for the next year of ILS greatness. As many of you know, The Florida Bar’s fiscal year and, by extension, the ILS’s Executive Board and Executive Council positions run from July 1 to June 30. Don’t worry, this year is not over yet – we still have CLEs, a Lunch & Learn, an ILQ, and other programming in the works before our Annual Meeting on June 27 at The Boca Raton Hotel. Make sure to check the calendar of events in the Gazette and on our website weekly for updates!
But legacy planning is key, and, to that end, we are now accepting nominations for the ILS Vice-Treasurer position of the Executive Board.
Additionally, we want to support and foster the next generation of ILS leadership. Please let us know if you’re ready to get more involved and take on a leading role within the ILS. This is an important steppingstone for getting on the ILS Executive Board in the future. It may involve chairing a committee, spearheading a special project, or taking on a leading role with the Bar generally. There is work to be done, and we invite you to join us!
Please submit your statement(s) of interest by May 5 to me via email (abarton@reedsmith.com).
Have a great week!
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April 7 – Deadline to submit articles for inclusion in the Spring 2025 Edition of the ILQ
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April 8 – ILS Webinar on Navigating Tariff Challenges: Legal Strategies (online)
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April 15 – Virtual Townhall Q&A on Board Certification in International Law (online)
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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 – 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
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Next Week! ILS Webinar on
Navigating Tariff Challenges: Legal Strategies
By ILS Member Jennifer Diaz on April 8, 2025!
| | Reminder! Submissions of Final Article Drafts for the Spring 2025 Edition of the ILQ Due By April 7, 2025! | | Register for the April 15 Virtual Town Hall and Q&A With Robert "Bob" Becerra, Chair of the Florida Bar International Law Board Certification Committee | | |
Join us for an informative townhall meeting and Q&A session on Florida Bar Board Certification in International Law with Robert Becerra from Becerra Law, P.A. on Tuesday, April 15th at 3 PM via Zoom! Learn the steps for becoming Board-certified, including the application process, CLE requirements, and exam prep tips. Don’t miss the chance to ask your questions and kickstart your journey towards board certification!
The application period runs from July 1 to August 31, with the exam scheduled for March 2026. Don’t wait any longer to get started!
To register, please click the flyer above or click here!
| | 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.
| | 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!
| | 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!
| | 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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