The International Law Section Gazette | |
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Dear ILS,
We have a busy September and October ahead, with several in person events lined up! As a reminder, next week, the ILS will be in Mexico City at the International Bar Association Conference, where we will be participating in the International Arbitration Battle Royale: Civil vs. Common Law presentation on September 14, and formalizing a cooperation agreement with the Barra Mexicana de Abogados on September 19. Then, on September 26, we have our End of Summer Social networker in Miami at American Social on the river. We will have drinks and bites from 6-8:30 p.m. – hope to see you there!
On October 16, 2024, please join the Section for its first Lunch & Learn of the season, featuring Arnoldo (Arnie) Lacayo, partner at Sequor Law. Arnie is a Past Chair of the ILS and has a distinguished career in fraud and asset recovery around the world. We invite you to join us for an intimate, round table lunch and what promises to be a fun conversation moderated by Jacqueline Villalba! Space is limited, please RSVP to Gabrielle Hermesman at ghermesman@floridabar.org to reserve your spot. Special thanks to Fiduciary Trust International for sponsoring the ILS Lunch & Learn for another year.
Please scroll down for more details and to register for all these events.
Have a great week!
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September 14 – International Arbitration Battle Royale: Civil v. Common Law Moot Court (Mexico City, Mexico)
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September 19 – ILS and Barra Mexica cocktail reception to celebrate signing of cooperation agreement (Mexico City, Mexico)
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September 26 – End of Summer Happy Hour at American Social (Miami, FL)
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October 16 – Lunch & Learn featuring Arnie Lacayo hosted by Fiduciary Trust International (Coral Gables, FL)
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October 18 – deadline to submit statement of interest for articles to be published in the ILQ Winter 2025 edition.
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October 24 – ILS Webinar on U.S. Immigration Laws and Their Extra Territorial Application to Border Control, Foreign Adoption and Derivative Citizenship (online)
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October 31 – deadline to submit application for Board Certification in International Litigation and Arbitration
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November 5 – ILS Webinar on International Sports Law and Arbitration – the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (online)
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November 14 – Orlando Holiday Luncheon (Orlando, FL)
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November 22 – deadline to submit article drafts for the ILQ Winter 2025 edition
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December – ILS Holiday Reception (Miami, FL)
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January 22 – Lunch & Learn hosted by Fiduciary Trust International (Coral Gables, FL)
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February 6 – ILS Mid-Year Meeting (Miami, FL)
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February 7 – iLaw 2025 Conference (Miami, FL)
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February 8 – Richard DeWitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot Competition (Miami, FL)
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March 13 – Board Certification in International Law exam
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March 19 – 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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May 21 – Lunch & Learn hosted by Fiduciary Trust International (Coral Gables, FL)
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June 27 – ILS Annual Meeting (Boca Raton, FL)
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Article Highlight from the Spring 2024 Edition of the ILQ
"Corporate Transparency Act:
Friend or Foe for U.S. Companies"
-By Marycarmen Soto
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Have you read the Spring 2024 edition of the ILQ?🔎
In her article entitled Corporate Transparency Act: Friend or Foe for U.S. Companies? author Marycarmen Soto discusses the new law that came into effect on January 1, 2024. While the CTA seeks to reduce the misuse of U.S. business entities for illegal financial activities such as corruption, terrorist financing, tax evasion, and money laundering, it imposes mandatory disclosure requirements on most U.S. companies, beneficial owners, and company applicants. These disclosures can be quite complex to navigate for foreign clients and legal practitioners alike.
Read the full article by clicking the flyer above or by clicking here!
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Call for Articles for the 2025 Winter Edition of the ILQ Focusing on "Creative Solutions in International Law" | |
The Winter 2025 edition of the International Law Quarterly, with a focus on Creative Solutions in International Law, will be the largest distribution of the year, and will be distributed at 2025 iLaw Conference in Miami on February 7, 2025, where hundreds of international attorneys will be in attendance! The Editors at the ILQ look forward to getting you published in this edition. | |
Join the ILS in Mexico City during the IBA Conference September 14-19! | |
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Will you be at the IBA Conference in Mexico City? Join the ILS for several events being organized in conjunction with other foreign bars:
✅Battle Royale in International Arbitration: Civil vs. Common Law presentation on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 16:00-19:30
✅ILS and Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados A.C. Cooperation Agreement Signing on the morning of Thursday, September 19, 2024
✅Cocktail party celebrating the new ILS & BMA Cooperation Agreement on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 19:00 at Museo de Arte Moderno
More details to come for RSVPs! See you there!
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ILS Members Invited to Attend the International Arbitration Battle Royale: Civil v. Common Law, in Mexico City! | |
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The Battle Royale: Civil v. Common Law is BACK!
Two years after this inaugural moot event was hosted in Miami, the ILS has teamed up with The Bar Council of England and Wales, Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados A.C., Asociación Nacional de Abogados de Empresa, Colegio de Abogados - ANADE, Illustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados de Mexico, The Bar of Ireland, and The Bar of Northern Ireland for a redux--this time in Mexico City ahead of the IBA Conference. Join us for a presentation on top advocacy in international arbitration and an interesting discussion on the differences in style between civil law and common law-trained attorneys.
Space is limited! Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/3WMNuGm, or click the flyer above!
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Join the ILS and the Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados for an International Cooperation Cocktail During the IBA Annual Conference at the Museo De Art Moderno in Mexico City! | |
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Join us for a night of networking and fun at the Museo de Arte Moderno on Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM, as we celebrate the new cooperation agreement between The Florida Bar International Law Section and the Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados, A.C. This event is a great opportunity to meet fellow legal professionals, exchange ideas, and enjoy delicious cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you there. It will be a celebration of international proportions!
To register, please click the flyer above or click here!
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Register Now for the ILS Annual End of Summer Social on September 26! | |
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Registration is now open for the September 26 End of Summer Social at American Social in Brickell!
To register, click the flyer above or click here!
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Mark Your Calendars for October 16 for the
First ILS Lunch & Learn of the Year, Featuring
ILS Past-Chair Arnie Lacayo
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Mark your calendars for October 16 for the first ILS Lunch & Learn of the year, which will be moderated by ILS Past-Chair Jacqueline Villalba and feature Arnoldo "Arnie" Lacayo, who is also an ILS Past-Chair and presently an ILS Executive Council Member! The ILS Lunch & Learn Series is one of our most treasured and requested events year after year. Join us for an intimate Q&A with dynamic Florida law practitioners who share their personal experience in the field of international law--whatever that may look like!
Special thanks to Fiduciary Trust International for their partnership in sponsoring and hosting the Lunch & Learn Series for another year!
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Register Now for the ILS Webinar on U.S. Immigration Laws and Their Extra Territorial Application to Border Control, Foreign Adoption and Derivative Citizenship! | |
To register, please click the flyer above or click here! | |
Save the Date for iLaw 2025! | |
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Interested in Being More Active in the ILS?
Volunteer to be an iLaw 2025 Steering Committee Member!
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OKI Law Publishes Latest Issue of the "Recap" | |
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In the "RECAP," OKI Law shares the latest developments, insights, and updates from the world of litigation. Whether you're a legal professional, a client, or simply interested in the legal field, the newsletter keeps you informed and engaged with current trends and cases. For the full experience, including in-depth articles and features, please download the complete PDF version of the newsletter.
To download, please click the image below or click here!
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Application Period Open for Board Certification in International Litigation and Arbitration! |  | |
If you are a practitioner in International Litigation and Arbitration, The Board of Legal Specialization and Education invites you to consider Board Certification in this field.
Board-Certified attorneys have access to several exclusive benefits, including:
- Board-Certified attorneys can state to the public that the Florida Bar has certified that they are experts in this field.
- Only Board-Certified attorneys earn the title “B.C.S.”, which means Board-Certified Specialist, reflecting their expertise.
- Board-Certified attorneys are listed in an online directory maintained by the Florida Bar.
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Board-Certification is the Florida Bar’s highest designation of professional expertise in the field. You would join an exceptional group of only 35 Florida Bar members who are Board-Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration.
- The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education has found that certification increases the likelihood that a prospective client will select one attorney over others by up to 40%.
- Attorneys Board Certified by The Florida Bar are eligible for a 10% discount on their Florida Lawyers Mutual policy premium.
- And many more.
Minimum standards for the international litigation and arbitration law certification, provided in Rule 6-31.3, include:
- Practice of law for at least five years;
- Substantial involvement in the specialty of international litigation and arbitration during the three years immediately preceding application;
- Substantial involvement in a minimum of 16 contested international litigation and arbitration matters during the eight years immediately preceding application;
- 50 hours of approved continuing legal education in the field of international litigation and arbitration in the five years immediately preceding application;
- Peer review; and
- A written examination.
There are significant resources available to applicants seeking to become Board-Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration, including an outline of topics, sample questions, reference materials, and more. To learn more, visit: International Litigation & Arbitration Certification – The Florida Bar.
Applicants seeking to meet their CLE requirements should consider attending the multiple events organized by the International Law Section and conferences held in Florida by other organizations. Additionally, many CLE platforms, including PLI and others, offer courses that count towards Board Certification requirements. The Board of Legal Specialization and Education has staff liaisons to guide applicants who may have questions in this regard.
The deadline for applications is October 31, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to start their applications early.
Applicants who have questions or need help navigating the application process may call (850-561-5768) or email Charlotte Bell at CBell@floridabar.org.
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Congratulations to ILS Member Jennifer Diaz on Receiving Legal Luminary Nomination and for Being Featured as a Presenter at GTEC 2024! | | |
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Congratulations to ILS Member, Jennifer Diaz, who has been selected as a finalist in the international law and trade category for the 2024 St. Thomas University Legal Luminaries award, which recognizes the top practitioners in South Florida, as voted by the legal community.
Jennifer was also recently featured as a speaker at the 10th Annual Global Trade Education Conference in Chicago! GTEC brought together over 300 importers, exporters, customers brokers, freight forwarders, service providers, and global logistics professional from around the United States. Jennifer presented on CBP Forms 28/29s, post summary corrections, and prior disclosures.
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Just Published: The International Law Quarterly - Spring 2024 on "This or That" | |
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The Spring 2024 Issue of the International Law Quarterly - "This or That" is now available.
Click on the images above to download or please click here!
For all previous issues of the International Law Quarterly, please follow this link.
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Call for Member Submissions for the ILS Gazette! | |
The Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS) Invites Practitioners and Scholars to Participate in the Inaugural Edition of its Annual Writing Competition | |
The Miami International Arbitration Society (“MIAS”) invites practitioners and scholars to participate in the inaugural edition of its annual Writing Competition. The MIAS Writing Competition aims to foster intellectual exploration of current and cutting-edge topics in international arbitration and to provide an excellent opportunity to new and emerging professionals to showcase their expertise and contribute to the field.
Participants are encouraged to submit original articles that contribute to the understanding of contemporary international arbitration.
For additional details as to eligibility, submission topics, applicable deadlines, and prizes, please click the flyer above or please click here!
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Join the International Law Section! | |
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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 Sponsors
In light of what we accomplished this past year, we hope you will continue to support the Section as a sponsor. In 2023-2024, 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, 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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