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The International Law Section Gazette
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NEW
Committee for Human Rights, Public International Law, Global Justice
At the Florida Bar International Law Section we have several committees. And, NOW, we have a committee dedicated to the issues of human rights, public international law, and global justice. The purpose of this Committee shall be to provide leadership to the legal profession and global community, with a focus on service to people living in Florida, in protecting and advancing international human rights and global social justice. Additionally, the Committee shall be a resource to diverse communities combating the structural deprivation of rights and social justice. The Committee shall further provide attorneys with current and timely information in their legal specialty or focus area, develop CLE seminars/symposiums, build a local/international professional network, submit articles and participate in a variety of human rights related community service projects and social events. Specific international and domestic issues the Committee will delve into include, for example, right to food, right to health, right to education, political prisoners and political rights, race discrimination, environmental justice, human trafficking, and much more.
When Tyrone Afrasan Adams first brought this idea to the attention of the ILS Executive Chair Arnie Lacayo in late 2017, he immediately received positive feedback and support. Human Rights is not exactly known for being a profitable legal field - and the lack of profitability was the reason that there has never been a Human Rights committee at the Florida Bar. On the contrary, many attorneys who start working in this field quickly realize how difficult it is to win cases, how difficult it is to get attorney fees, and thus how difficult it is to focus on this area of law - especially in cities that are not called Miami, Washington DC, or New York. However, the topic is now just as important and relevant as it was 200 years ago, and we have been able to gather enough interest to convince the ILS executive committee to officially establish this Committee dedicated to Human Rights in May 2018. And, in September 2018 this Committee will start being featured on the ILS website, around the same time when the Committee's first public event will take place in Orlando.
Here is a list of some of our initial members: Prof. Lisa Iglesias, Richard A.C. Alton, Bernice Bird, Prof. Emercio Aponte, Prof. Hannibal Travis, Tyrone Afrasan Adams, Francis "Mo" Roberts, Prof. Mark Schlakman, Pinky Shodhan, Prof. Madeleine Plascencia, Amirah Mohammed, and Jason Deleo.
This Committee shall help protect and advance human rights. To have the most impact, YOUR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IS NEEDED AND WANTED! Whether you are a law student, faculty member, practicing attorney or community leader, please consider joining and supporting the work of this Committee - today.
Feel free to reach out to our Committee's Secretary Tyrone Afrasan Adams, Esq. Francoeur Law Firm, LLC, who can be reached at tyrone@francoeur.law, or 407-999-9990.
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White Collar Crime Committee - Organizational Meeting (RESCHEDULED)
The White Collar Crime Committee, lead by
Robert Becerra
, will hold an organizational meeting by telephone on Wednesday,
September 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
All interested in joining the committee for this year should contact Robert Becerra (
rbecerra@rjbecerralaw.com
)
to obtain conference dial-in information.
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U.S.-India Symposium on Law, Business and Investments
The Asia Committee of the Florida Bar International Law Section is organizing a U.S.-India Symposium on Law, Business and Investments. The symposium will take place during a two-and-a-half-day conference, November 25, 2018 through November 27, 2018, in New Delhi, India. In fact, the symposium will be held in conjunction with the Indian National Bar Association's 7th Annual Conference on Law & Policy Issues
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The conference and symposium propose to bring participation from legal luminaries, senior government officials, and international law firms from across the globe. There are only a handful of topics remaining for speaker participation and sponsorships - this is a fantastic opportunity if you are interested in extending your marketing and networking efforts into Asia, or if you are simply wanting to explore the beautiful sights, sounds, and the rich cultural heritage of India!
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Susanne Leone or Neha Dagley.
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Lola v. Skadden and the Automation of the Legal Profession
Past ILS Chair, Al Lindsay, co-authored a law review article titled "Lola v. Skadden and the Automation of the Legal Profession" that was recently published by the prestigious Yale Journal of Law & Technology. The article is an important commentary for all lawyers and is particularly meaningful in this day and age. In it, Lindsay and his co-authors examine the advancement of artificial intelligence and the effect this technology will have on the practice of law in the coming years. Perhaps most significantly, the article addresses skills that lawyers of the future will need to hone in order to remain competitive at a time when much of their traditional stock in trade may be supplanted by machines. The article may be read and downloaded here.
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Carolina Obarrio featured in Latin America Advisor
A comment by ILS member Carolina Obarrio was featured on the Latin America Advisor (page 4). Ms. Obarrio weighed in on the ongoing corruption investigation in Argentina that involves high profile government officials and entrepreneurs linked to the Kirchner administration.
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September 12, 2018
Please join us for a Lunch&Learn event at the offices of Fiduciary Trust International 2 Alhambra Plaza, PH1A Coral Gables, Florida 33134 on Wednesday, September 12th for lunch with Joe L. Raia, Shareholder at Gunster's Miami office as he shares his experience working with
foreign and domestic individuals and companies in court proceedings, government investigations, and arbitrations relating to commercial, trade and investment matters pending in the United States and abroad.
Joe deals with matters involving multiple jurisdictions, including the treaties and principles that govern jurisdiction, choice of law, service of judicial papers abroad, obtaining evidence for use abroad, and the complexities of obtaining and protecting electronic communications and data. He has worked with the major arbitration regimes, including ICC, ICDR, UNCITRAL and AAA. His practice includes the preparation and enforcement of agreements to arbitrate, as well as the enforcement of arbitral awards and court judgments.
October 7-12, 2018
October 24-26, 2018
Join our partners of the New York State Bar International Section as it explores Montreal, Canada for its Seasonal Meeting in 2018! The meeting will be held October 24-26, 2018 at the InterContinental Hotel 360 Rue Saint Antoine Ouest Montréal, QC H2Y 3X4, Canada. Registration details are available in the
event's brochure.
November 6-10, 2018
The ABA Section of International Law will hold its
Conference on International Trade and Investments in Mexico City. To learn more, click
here.
November 8-10, 2018
The
International Association of Young Lawyers will hold a conference in San Diego on:
Entrepreneurship and innovation: from early stages to the evolution. The AIJA Seminar will address topics such as entrepreneurship legal issues, key challenges in setting up new businesses, use of intellectual property strategies to protect new assets, approaching investors, negotiation techniques between founders and investors, or licensing strategies. You will have the opportunity to meet with industry leaders, professionals and listen to the "real stories" of successful entrepreneurs who have made an impact in their industry. Fore more information, please refer to the
event's brochure.
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International Law Quarterly (ILQ)
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The
Winter 2018 ILQ - Focus on International Aspects of Maritime, Admiralty, and Transportation Law
is now available to view and download here.
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