The ILS Gazette

The International Law Section Gazette

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ILS Chair's News & Notes

Dear ILS,

It’s hard to believe we’re already in November! In addition to the International Sports Law and Arbitration webinar taking place on November 5 and the Annual Orlando luncheon happening on November 14, there are two new ILS events I’d like to promote to our members:

The Miami Finance Forum is hosting a Venture Capital Event on November 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel on Brickell Avenue, moderated by none other than ILS Immediate Past Chair Richard Montes de Oca. ILS members enjoy the discounted "member" rate of $80 to attend. More info below!

The ILS Holiday Party will be on Thursday, December 12 at SipSip on the rooftop of the Mayfair House & Hotel in Coconut Grove. We will be having a voluntary toy drive in support of AI Justice. There is discounted $15 parking at the hotel and several parking garages within a block. We look forward to getting together and celebrating with our ILS colleagues before the end of the year! The RSVP link and more details about the party and toy drive can be found here.

Have a great week!

Ana M. Barton, Esq.

Florida Bar ILS Chair

abarton@reedsmith.com

ILS 2024-2025 Calendar

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)

November 13 – ILS at University of Florida Levin College of Law to speak to law students (Gainesville, FL)

November 14 – Orlando Holiday Luncheon (Orlando, FL)

November 15 – ILS is joining the Barcelona Bar Association, FIU College of Law and CEIA Florida Chapter in a discussion entitled: "La operatividad del arbitraje internacional desde la perspectiva del sistema estadounidense, europeo y el sistema español: Análisis desde un caso concreto” (Barcelona, Spain)

November 20 – Miami Finance Forum Venture Capital Event (Miami, FL)

November 22 – deadline to submit article drafts for the ILQ Winter 2025 edition

November 30–December 6 – MIAS Miami Arbitration Week (Miami, FL)

December 12 – ILS Holiday Reception at Sipsip Rum Bar rooftop (Miami, FL)

December 13 – deadline for law schools to sign up for the ILS Richard DeWitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot Competition (online)

January 17 – deadline for volunteer arbitrators to sign up for the ILS Richard DeWitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot Competition (online)

January 29 – Lunch & Learn hosted by Fiduciary Trust International (Coral Gables, FL)

February 6 – ILS Mid-Year Meeting (Miami, FL)

February 7 – iLaw 2025 Conference (Miami, FL)

February 8 – Richard DeWitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot Competition (Miami, FL)

March 1 – Pre-Moot Madrid Competition for law students (Miami, FL)

March 13 – Board Certification in International Law exam

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

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

Save the Date for the Annual ILS Orlando Luncheon Set for November 14 at the Citrus Club!

Come be a part of the always memorable Annual Orlando Luncheon on November 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the beautiful Citrus Club. Please RSVP by November 1st to Deborah Kallas at dakallas@bmdpl.com. Can't wait to see you there!

Register Now for the 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!

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

Register Now For the Miami Finance Forum's Venture Capital Event Partnered by the ILS, Florida Venture Forum, and eMerge Americas!

Don't miss Venture Capital 2024! Join us on November 20th at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Brickell to connect with key players in Miami's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Miami Finance Forum invites you to explore the latest trends in venture capital and discover the most promising investment opportunities. MEMBERS: $80 NON-MEMBERS: $105.

Expand your network, meet innovative entrepreneurs, and leading investment funds in the industry. This is your chance to be part of a unique event in the heart of Miami!

ILS members enjoy the discounted "member" rate of $80 to attend.

To purchase a ticket, please click the flyer above or click here!

Mark Your Calendars for the Annual ILS Holiday Party on December 12 at SipSip Calypso Rum Bar!

Mark your calendars for the Annual ILS Holiday Party on Thursday, December 12th from 6:30-9pm at SipSip Rum Bar on the rooftop of the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Coconut Grove! We will be having a toy drive to benefit AI Justice. There is discounted parking for $15 at the hotel, and plenty of parking garage options within a few blocks of the venue.

Please RSVP for the party and read more about the voluntary toy drive by clicking the flyer above or clicking here!

Register now for the 2024 Miami Arbitration Week hosted by the Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS), which will delve into four exciting themes. The first, "Art Arbitration," aligns with the timing of Art Basel Miami (Dec 6-8). Another highlight will be "Sports Arbitration," anticipating the 2025 World Cup and reflecting the rise in Miami's sports prominence following Messi's recent move to Inter Miami CF.

LatAm Investor-State Arbitration is the focus of the week's flagship all-day conference on Sunday December 1st at the University of Miami. This debate led challenging conference is now recognized as the world's leading conference on Investor-State Arbitration.

To learn more, view the program, and to register, please click the flyer above or click here!

Save the Date for iLaw 2025!

To learn more about this unique study abroad program for lawyers in Paris, please click the flyer above or click here!

The International Law Quarterly

Just Published: The International Law Quarterly - Spring 2024 on "This or That"

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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Asia Committee

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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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Law School Liaison Committee

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Lunch & Learn Committee

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Richard DeWitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot Committee

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White Collar Crime Committee

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Visit Our Sponsors

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.

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!

About the ILS Gazette

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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