The International Law Section Gazette | |
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The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.
- Irving Berlin
Dear ILS Members,
The ending of my tenure as Chair will usher in a new beginning. Each June, a new Chair brings in their ideas and sets new goals for the ILS with the aim of continuing to propel our organization forward. Although the year goes by quickly, the work that is done lingers on much, much longer. For the past 41 years, each Chair has, in their own way and style, built on the great work completed by prior Chairs. At the beginning of the term, I invited the very first Chair of our Section, Stephen Zack, to share his thoughts with our members. Now that we are at the end of the term, I invited our current Immediate Past Chair, James Meyer, to also share a few words. Thank you to all our Past Chairs for your hard work and dedication in furthering the mission of The Florida Bar International Law Section.
Best regards,
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Jacqueline Villalba, Esq. | |
ILS Immediate Chair's Message | |
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Dear ILS Members,
As sure as the sun will rise and set on Friday, June 23, Jacqueline Villalba is going to hear the often-repeated annual joke about her finally achieving the most coveted position in the International Law Section; namely, “Immediate Past Chair.” Of course, the joke is that she will be departing from the most difficult and time-consuming job in the Section to the easiest job in the Section. However, like all good jokes, it is based on more than just a grain of truth. Maybe that is why the Section has such a great track record for Past Chairs continuing to attend ILS events on a regular basis for many years after their tenure.
As the current Immediate Past Chair, I can tell you that it was truly a joy to witness the Section thrive under Jackie’s reign. Of course, I will admit to feeling a little bit jealous every time I attended an event only to see that the attendance was three times the best attendance that I was able to muster during my tenure. Of course, Jackie would try to make me feel better, assuring me that my year at the helm was the critical ramp-up period that allowed for the great success of her administration. Of course, we all know that’s not true. The current exalted status of the ILS is due almost exclusively to the hard work and infinite charm that Ms. Villalba brought to the organization as Chair. Of course, it didn’t hurt that she had such an amazing Executive Board, Executive Council and newly energized rank and file membership.
I would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Immediate Past Chair during my tenure, Robert “Bob“ Becerra, who gave me the best advice about how to be the best Immediate Past Chair possible. He told me that I should try to show up to as many events as possible but, even more importantly, “try to stay out of the way.” Historically speaking, I think that makes Bob the official “George Washington” of ILS Immediate Past Chairs, setting the gold standard for all Immediate Past Chairs of the future. So, Jackie, as amazing as you were this year, I hereby pass you the torch of the Immediate Past Chair with the understanding that you will maintain Bob’s tradition and let the next Chair try their best to shine as brightly as you did - a high bar indeed.
Viva The ILS!
Warmest regards,
Jim
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Join the ILS for the Annual Chair's Reception on June 22nd at the Beach Club Lounge Located at the Boca Raton Resort! | |
International Law Quarterly: Call for Articles! | |
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The editors on the International Law Quarterly are soliciting articles for the Fall 2023 edition, focused on the emergence of BRICS!
For those interested, please submit a short Statement of Interest by July 7, 2023, to Jeff Hagen at jhagen@harpermeyer.com
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CLE Opportunity and Panel Discussion to be Hosted by MIAS on June 6, 2023: Construction Damages in Arbitration | |
Join the ILS on July 19, 2023, For an ILS Webinar Series on Immigration Strategies for the Coming Decade | |
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Join the ILS on July 19, 2023 for another installment in its ILS Webinar Series on Immigration Strategies for the Coming Decade, which will be led by Larry S. Rifkin, Juan Carlos Freire, and Elaine Weiss!
To register, please click here!
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International Law Deskbook 2020 | | |
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The International Law Section is proud to announce that its International Law Deskbook is now ready for shipping! Get yours today! CLICK HERE to purchase!
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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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International Law Quarterly | |
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The International Law Quarterly - Winter 2023
Focus on Immigration
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The Winter 2023 Issue of the International Law Quarterly - Focus on Immigration is now available. Click on the image above to download! For all previous issues of the International Law Quarterly, please follow this link. | |
ILS Member Jennifer Diaz Elected to FCBF Board! | |
On May 25, the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (FCBF) held its annual General Membership Meeting and welcomed ILS Member Jennifer Diaz for her third term on the board of directors. The FCBF is the premier trade association for industry professionals. They educate the trade community and advocate for the industry at both the state and federal levels. | |
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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 2021-2022, 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, Cristina Vicens Beard at cvicens4@gmail.com for more details., or Vice Treasurer, Laura Reich at lreich@harpermeyer.com for more details.
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The ILS Gazette
Editor: Matthew Akiba
Chair: Jacqueline Villalba
Immediate Past Chair: James M. Meyer
Chair-Elect: Richard Montes De Oca
Secretary: Ana Barton
Treasurer: Cristina Vicens Beard
Vice-Treasurer: Laura Reich
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