The International Law Section Gazette | |
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“The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.”
— Carlos Santana
Dear ILS Members,
We had a few celebrations kick off this past week. On September 15, we started celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration that recognizes the significant contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. The September 15 day was selected to coincide with the independence of many Latin American countries from Spain on September 15, 1821, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The celebration also happens to start on my birthday, so it’s pretty easy for me to remember. Ha! Hispanic immigrants, culture, music and food have had a significant influence in the United States, especially in Florida. As a Cuban American, this celebration is very meaningful to me. It helps me celebrate and reflect on the culture, values, sacrifice and contributions of my parents, my family and so many other Latino immigrants who came to the United States in search of a better life.
We also enjoyed an inspiring Lunch and Learn with prominent international lawyer, Patricia Mendez Cambo. Patricia shared her amazing personal and professional journey from a young Associate to Vice Chair of Greenberg Traurig, her billion-dollar international deals with Telefonica, and her senior in-house counsel role at Softbank. She also reflected on the challenges that she overcame to achieve success as a Latina and mother in corporate America and emphasized the importance of mentors, hard work and a bit of luck. Thank you to Jim Meyer for leading the discussion and Fiduciary Trust International for hosting us!
At sundown on September 15, the Jewish community also celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year! It’s a special holiday that focuses on a time of deep reflection and repentance cherished with family and friends.
Shana Tova!
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ILS Members Participate in a Lunch & Learn Featuring Patricia Mendez Cambo | |
On September 14, ILS members participated in a Lunch & Learn at the offices of Fiduciary Trust International, featuring Patricia Mendez Cambo and led by former chair of the ILS and current chair of the ILS Lunch & Learn Committee, Jim Meyer. | |
ILQ Winter 2024 Call for Articles: "Hot Topics!" | |
Registration Open For the September 21, 2023 White & Case International Arbitration Lecture on "ICSID Arbitration: Past, Present and Future" | |
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On September 21, 2023, the University of Miami School of Law's White & Case International Arbitration L.L.M. Program and International Arbitration Institute invites ILS Members to the 2023 White & Case International Arbitration Lecture on "ICSID Arbitration: Past, Present and Future" featuring Meg Kinnear, Secretary-General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
International investment law and dispute settlement have been amongst the most dynamic areas of international law in recent decades. This lecture will examine the origins of investment protection, highlight recent reforms to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) procedure, address some of the misunderstandings about the topic and discuss some of the challenges that lay ahead. It will also consider the role of ISDS in attracting and retaining foreign direct investment, as governments seek to establish policy, legal and institutional environments that are conducive to mobilizing private capital.
For those interested, please register by clicking here!
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Join the ILS and the Miami Finance Forum for a Venture Capital Event on September 27, 2023 at the Four Seasons, Brickell! | |
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On September 27, 2023, join the ILS and the Miami Finance Forum (MFF) at the Four Seasons, Brickell, for a networking event featuring a distinguished panel of Venture Capital firms who will discuss investment strategies, recent investments, fundraising, valuations, challenges, and opportunities in the current market and beyond for venture capitalists, startups, and emerging companies.
ILS Members will receive the MFF Member Discount above. For those interested, please register by clicking here!
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Register for the September 28 End of Summer Social at Bay 13 Hosted by the ACFE and ILS! | |
Save the Date for the iLaw 2024 Conference February 16, 2024! | |
Application Deadline for Board Certification in International Litigation & Arbitration is October 31, 2023! | |
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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.
Turn in your membership application TODAY!
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International Law Quarterly | |
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The International Law Quarterly - Spring 2023
Focus on 2023 and Beyond
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The Spring 2023 Issue of the International Law Quarterly - Focus on 2023 and Beyond is now available. Click on the image above to download! For all previous issues of the International Law Quarterly, please follow this link. | |
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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 2022-2023, 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, Laura Reich at lreich@harpermeyer.com or Vice Treasurer, Davide Macelloni at dmacelloni@drbdc-law.com for more details.
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ILS Board Members and Officers
Chair: Richard Montes de Oca
Chair-Elect: Ana Barton
Secretary: Cristina Vicens Beard
Treasurer: Laura Reich
Vice-Treasurer: Davide Macelloni
Immediate Past Chair: Jacqueline Villalba
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ILS Executive Council
Terms Expiring in 2024
Fabio Giallanza
Jeffrey S. Hagen
Davide Macelloni
Penelope Perez-Kelly
Yine Rodriguez-Perez
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
Katherine A. Sanoja
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 makiba@shutts.com.
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