The International Law Section Gazette | |
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Dear ILS,
I’m excited to announce that the guest speaker for the ILS’ next Lunch & Learn is none other than former ILS Chair Robert “Bob” Becerra. Join us on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 12-1:30 pm to hear about Bob’s practice in the areas of civil litigation, white-collar criminal defense, grand jury investigations, cargo loss, disputes between exporters and importers, trade-based money laundering, FDA detentions and investigations, and other proceedings related to international trade. It promises to be a riveting conversation with lots of fun war stories! Please RSVP to Whitney Jobson (wjobson@floridabar.org) and we look forward to seeing you at our sponsor Fiduciary Trust International’s beautiful offices in Coral Gables.
Please also note that the ILS Webinar on Immigration Practice and Policy Under the Trump Administration has a new date of March 26 (it is no longer on March 12). You can register here.
Have a great week!
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February 25 – ILS Webinar on Advocacy through Technology: Integrating Tech Tools for Effective Arbitration Hearings (online)
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March 6 – ILS Webinar on Mastering Investor-State Arbitration: Legal Frameworks, Procedures, and Practical Insights (online)
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March 10 – deadline to submit statement of interest to ILQ editors for publication in the Spring 2025 Edition of the ILQ
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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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March 26 (Date Change!) – ILS Webinar on Immigration Practice and Policy under the Trump Administration (online)
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April 7 – deadline to submit articles for inclusion in the Spring 2025 Edition of the ILQ
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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 – 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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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! | |
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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!
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Register Now for the ILS Webinar on Mastering Investor-State Arbitration: Legal Frameworks, Procedures, and Practical Insights, Presented by Ricardo Ampudia on March 6! | |
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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!
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Mark Your Calendars For the Next ILS Lunch & Learn Series Featuring ILS Past Chair Robert "Bob" Becerra on March 19, 2025! | |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The ILS’ next Lunch & Learn will be on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 12-1:30 pm, featuring former ILS Chair Robert "Bob" Becerra.
Bob concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, white-collar criminal defense, grand jury investigations, cargo loss, disputes between exporters and importers, trade-based money laundering, FDA detentions and investigations, and other proceedings related to international trade. This promises to be a riveting conversation with a seasoned litigator!
Please RSVP to Whitney Jobson (wjobson@floridabar.org) and we look forward to seeing you at our sponsor Fiduciary Trust International’s beautiful offices!
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Date of ILS Webinar on "Immigration Practice and Policy under the Trump Administration" Changed to March 26, 2025! | |
DATE CHANGE! The ILS Webinar is on "Immigration Practice and Policy Under The Trump Administration" featuring expert speakers Elaine Weiss, Larry Rifkin, and Juan Carlos Freire has been moved to March 26! 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! | |
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!
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The International Law Quarterly | |
The ILQ Publishes its Winter 2025 Issue, Focus on Creative Solutions, Available Now! | |
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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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Call for Member Submissions for the ILS Gazette! | |
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 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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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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