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| ILAT Conference 2016 in Photos |
Luncheon Speaker Wilfredo Ferrer, United States Attorney for the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida | 
ILS Chair Eduardo Palmer welcomes conference attendees | 
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James Meyer
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Opening panel, "The Cuba Phenomenon: What Does the Rapprochement Mean for Florida Lawyers?" |
Judge Gerald Cope and Pedro Freyre
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Participants in "The Use of International Arbitration from the View of In-House Counsel," (L-R) Luis Aparicio, Violeta Longino, Niza Motola, Isabel Rivera, and David Camhi |
Violeta Longino
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"Emergency and Interim Measures in International Arbitration," (L-R) Alvin Lindsay, Nigel Blackaby, Cristina Pérez-Soto, Marcos Peña, Mauricio Gomm Santos |
Mariana Conti Craveiro and Jacqueline Arango
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Peter Quinter, John Tobon, Robert Becerra | 
George Harper, Steven Harper, Beverly Greenberg | 
"International Judgment/Arbitration Award Enforcements" panel
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Katherine Sanoja
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Angela Froelich and Peter Quinter |
Peter Quinter, Edgar Asebey, Robert Becerra
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Call for Committee Members
The China Law Committee of the ILS is looking for members to join a new committee that will oversee the implementation of the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Shanghai Bar Association and the Florida Bar ILS. Interested members should contract Mark Weiner, Chair of the Asian Law Committee for more information ( mark@markweinerlaw.com).
International Law Board Certification Applications for Lawyers
Recertification Applicants: If you were originally certified in 2001, 2006 or 2011. All requirements for recertification are to be completed by May 31, 2016 unless you file a recertification extension request. Applications must be postmarked by June 15, 2016.
Initial Applicants: The filing period for initial applications opens July 1, 2016 and applications must be postmarked by August 31, 2016.
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International Law Quarterly
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The Fall 2015 ILQ on International Arbitration is now available to view and download here.
The next ILQ will focus on Women in International Law. If you are interested in submitting an article or have questions, please contact Yara Lorenzo: yara.lorenzo@hoganlovells.com.
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February Events
February 28 - March 1, 2016
The ABA Section of International Law invites you to attend the 2016 Americas Forum Conference on February 28 -March 1, 2016 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami, Florida. The Florida Bar is a Cooperating Entity on this event and members can take advantage of discounted ABA Section of International Law Member Rates by registering online and selecting the "Cooperating Entity" rate. Registration rates are further discounted for full-time law students, full time gov./academic/NGO, corporate counsel, and young lawyers (35 and under).
The Americas Forum is a one and a half day conference that will feature two tracks on best practices for international companies doing business in the Americas and for companies in the Americas working internationally. The Forum will be presented by international legal experts and will attract a diverse audience of lawyers, in-house counsel, government representatives, academics and law students from the United States, Central and Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada. It will begin with a plenary session on the "CONTINENTAL SHIFT: The Changing Terrain of Professional Ethics in the Americas" and will be followed by a series of panels presented by international legal experts on the latest in key topics such as cross-border litigation, arbitration, politics and M&A, Energy, Natural Resources Development and Sustainability. This program will also offer a unique forum for international lawyers to explore and expand their networks as well as meet colleagues from all over the world during networking breakfasts, networking breaks, a luncheon, and receptions, which are included with the registration fee.
This program is expected to qualify for 9.0 hours of CLE credit including 1.5 hours of ethics credit in 60-minute states and 10.8 hours of CLE credit including 1.8 hours of ethics credit in 50-minute states. Click here to view the full conference brochure including programming and social events.
Please visit http://ambar.org/ILAmericas16 to register and for more information on programming, hotel accommodations and the latest updates on the conference.
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March Events
March 2, 2016
The Future of Arbitration Miami (FAM), Miami's young (under 40) arbitration practitioners group, invites lawyers and students to a networking happy hour from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meet FAM's new board of directors and learn more about the organization's initiatives for 2016. RSVP for the event at this site, where you also have the option to sign up for annual membership. The Media Law Resource Center, in cooperation with the University of Miami School of Communication and School of Law, and the Inter American Press Association, invites you to attend "Legal Issues Concerning Hispanic and Latin American Media," at the University of Miami School of Communication. This full-day conference features Yoani Sanchez, award-winning independent blogger and journalist from Cuba, as well as keynote speaker Jorge Ramos, anchor of Noticiero Univision. Please click here to learn more about the program and to register.
March 9, 2016
IBA Latin American Bar Leaders' Summit Open Session, The Future of Continuous Legal Education, will take place on March 9, 2016 at the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil Seccional do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What is the Bar Association's role in training young lawyers beyond law school? In some jurisdictions it is the profession's responsibility for ensuring that lawyers are, and remain, competent to practice. This half-day program will share the experiences and challenges faced by the growing profession in Latin America and discuss best practice models that have been effective in other jurisdictions.
Bar leaders, Bar executives, training officers and private practitioners with an interest in Bar Issues and the regulatory perspective on legal issues should not miss this important event on the international law calendar.
This event is free of charge, however registration is needed as places are limited.
March 17, 2016 The Ave Maria School of Law invites a member/members of the International Law Section to participate in its first Professional Association Networking Expo to be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this event is to expose law students to the various business and legal associations and help them explore the benefits of joining and becoming involved. If you are interest in participating, please RSVP to careerservices-rsvp@avemarialaw.edu by February 10, 2016, indicating that you will attend on behalf of the ILS. If you have questions, please email Celestine Oglesby (coglesby@avemarialaw.edu) or phone 239-687-5352.
March 29 - April 3, 2016 The Texas Bar International Law Section has organized a trip to Cuba and invites The Florida Bar International Law Section members to join in the trip. The purpose of this trip is to get an in-depth look at the Cuban legal system while experiencing a rich assortment of cultural attractions. Please click here to view and download the event itinerary and here for the registration form.
March 31, 2016
The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute invites you to its Virtual Career Fair from 12-3 p.m. This fair is open to lawyers in all settings and specialties. For more information and to register, click here.
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April Events
April 10-12, 2016
The University of Miami School of Law's International Arbitration Institute and MIAS invite you to attend a three-day Master Series, "How to Persuade a Tribunal: The Fundamentals of Advocacy in International Arbitration and Litigation." Jan Paulsson will lead this program featuring distinguished arbitration practitioners and academics from the United States and beyond. The program will include a welcome dinner, plenary sessions, and group exercises.
To register, visit this page. For more information, please contact Richard Lorenzo (richard.lorenzo@hoganlovells.com) or Arlene Buchanan (abuchanan@law.miami.edu).
April 12-14, 2016
The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of International Law invites you to its 2016 Spring Meeting in New York City. ILS members and friends will be participating in this three-day conference, including Ricardo Cata, James Meyer, and Nancy Thevenin, who will participate in a panel discussion entitled "The Role of Mediation in Resolving the U.S. Claims Against Cuba." Jennifer Diaz will also speak in a panel discussion on Cuba. Early bird registration rates are available through February 29. Click here to access the program brochure and to register.
April 21-23
The Madrid Bar Association will hold its VIII edition of the Madrid Meeting, where attendees will convene to analyze questions of common interest for the legal profession and partake in a number of institutional activities.
Seeking to forge closer ties and strengthen commitment to the rule of law, the Madrid Bar Association hopes to be joined by legal professionals from international associations and bars. This meeting will take place in the headquarters of the Madrid Bar Association. For more information and to register, click here.
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ILS thanks its sponsors for the 2015-2016 cycle
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Global
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Hemispheric
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Regional
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- Aballi Milne Kalil, P.A.
- Astigarraga Davis
- Centro de Arbitragem e Mediação-Câmara de Comércio Brasil-Canadá (CAM/CCBC)
- Hogan Lovells
- Lex International
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- Akerman LLP
- Bryan Cave
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Buckner, Shifrin, Etter, Dugan & Kohlman, P.A.
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Fowler White Burnett
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Jones Day
- Harper Meyer
- Kobre & Kim LLP
- Tenzer PLLC
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In light of what we accomplished this past year, we hope you will continue to support the Section as a sponsor. In 2014-2015, 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. Contact Elizabeth Ortega at eco@ecostrats.com for more details.
Become a Sponsor for the 2015-2016 Cycle
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The ILS Gazette
Editor: Kristin Drecktrah Paz
Chair: Eduardo Palmer
Immediate Past Chair: Peter A. Quinter
Chair-Elect: Alvin F. Lindsay, III
Secretary: Arnoldo B. Lacayo
Treasurer: Carlos F. Osorio
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