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ILS Chair's News & Notes

Dear ILS,

This week I’d like to highlight three upcoming CLE webinars in the coming weeks:

On February 25, Past Chair Richard Lorenzo will be spearheading a webinar on Advocacy through Technology: Integrating Tech Tools for Effective Arbitration Hearings.

On March 6, Ricardo Ampudia will focus on Mastering Investor-State Arbitration: Legal Frameworks, Procedures, and Practical Insights.

On March 12, Past Chair Larry Rifkin will moderate a panel discussion on Immigration Practice and Policy Under the Trump Administration.

The details of each webinar are set forth further below. Importantly, each of these 1-hour webinars has been accredited towards Board Certification in International Law and/or International Litigation & Arbitration. Please also check out past ILS webinars on The Florida Bar website.

Have a great week!

Ana M. Barton, Esq.

Florida Bar ILS Chair

abarton@reedsmith.com

ILS 2025 Calendar

February 25 – ILS Webinar on Advocacy through Technology: Integrating Tech Tools for Effective Arbitration Hearings (online)

March 6 – ILS Webinar on Mastering Investor-State Arbitration: Legal Frameworks, Procedures, and Practical Insights (online)

March 10 – deadline to submit statement of interest to ILQ editors for publication in the Spring 2025 Edition of the ILQ

March 12 – ILS Webinar on Immigration Practice and Policy under the Trump Administration (online)

March 13 – Board Certification in International Law exam

March 19 – Lunch & Learn hosted by Fiduciary Trust International (Coral Gables, FL)

April 7 – deadline to submit articles for inclusion in the Spring 2025 Edition of the ILQ

May 16 – Board Certification in International Litigation and Arbitration exam

May 21 – Lunch & Learn hosted by Fiduciary Trust International (Coral Gables, FL)

June – End of Year Chair's Reception (Boca Raton, FL)

June 27 – ILS Annual Meeting (Boca Raton, FL)

Announcements

Register Now for the ILS Webinar on Advocacy Through Technology: Integrating Tech Tools for Effective Arbitration Hearings Presented by Richard C. Lorenzo on February 25!

This webinar provides attorneys and dispute resolution professionals with practical, up-to-date guidance on effectively integrating technology into the arbitral hearing. The course discusses leading practices in the use of tech platforms and tools, and participants will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct more effective and persuasive hearings using technology.

The course will focus on the growing use of remote hearings and the best practices to plead before an arbitral tribunal via Zoom; using technology to conduct more effective opening and closing presentations; and using evidence presentation software to expertly handle the case file throughout the hearing and conduct effective cross-examinations.

To register, please click the flyer above or click here!

Register Now for the ILS Webinar on Mastering Investor-State Arbitration: Legal Frameworks, Procedures, and Practical Insights, Presented by Ricardo Ampudia on March 6!

Don't miss our upcoming CLE Webinar on March 6 at 12 PM EST with Ricardo Ampudia from Rimôn PC. This course offers a comprehensive overview of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS). Learn about the legal framework, jurisdiction, arbitral tribunals, and recent trends. Enhance your strategic decision-making and identify viable ISDS disputes. REGISTER NOW and gain in-depth ISDS knowledge.

To register, please click the flyer above or please click here!

Date of ILS Webinar on "Immigration Practice and Policy under the Trump Administration" Changed to March 12, 2025!

SAVE THE DATE! The ILS is excited to announce that our ILS Webinar is on March 12, 2025, at 12 pm! Join us for "Immigration Practice and Policy Under The Trump Administration" featuring expert speakers Elaine Weiss, Larry Rifkin, and Juan Carlos Freire. Don't miss this timely discussion on the latest developments in immigration law. Register now and secure your spot by clicking the flyer above or by clicking here!

ILQ Call for Articles for the Spring 2025 Edition with a Focus on International Law under the Trump Administration!

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.

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International Law Board Certification Committee

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International Law Quarterly Committee

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International Litigation and Arbitration Board Certification Committee

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International Tax Law Committee

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Richard DeWitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot Committee

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White Collar Crime Committee

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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

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.

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