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The International Law Section Gazette
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2018 ILS Retreat and Annual Meeting
Bonita Springs, FL * May
18 - 20,
2018
Our Section Retreat will take place on
May 18-20, 2018. Because of the proximity of the new Retreat dates to The Florida Bar Annual Convention, the ILS Annual Section Meeting will also take place during the Retreat on May 18-20, 2018, in Bonita Springs.
The registration link is now live! Please CLICK HERE to view the weekend agenda and additional details, and to register.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs at the rate of $199 single/double occupancy. Follow this link to book your reservation online with the special ILS rate, or call the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa at (888) 421-1442. Refer to group "Florida Bar International Law." Reservations must be made before April 27, 2018 or until sold out. After April 27, 2018, the group rate will be granted on a space available basis.
The group rate is available three days pre-and post-conference based on hotel availability, and the resort fee of $30 per day has been waived. This program includes welcome beverage for 2 at check-in, self-parking, 2 bottles of water daily in guestroom, coffee maker w/complementary coffee & tea, daily newspaper, 24-hour fitness center, 3 pools, lawn games, lazy river access and inner tubes, ferry transportation to the resort's secluded island, beach chairs and umbrellas at the resort's beach, rock climbing wall, bicycle rentals, resort trolley transportation to marina, Raptor Bay Golf Course and Coconut Point Mall (3 x daily), DVD rentals, golf bag storage, electric car charging stations and 10% discount off services at Stillwater Spa.
If you have any questions about the Retreat or issues with the hotel, please contact Angie Froelich at (850) 561-5633 or afroelich@floridabar.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the Retreat and Annual Meeting in May!
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Request for Expressions of Interest Regarding Potential Public International Law and Human Rights Committee and Potential Asia Committee
The ILS will consider proposals for the reactivation of the Asia Committee and for the creation of a new Public International Law and Human Rights Committee at the Retreat and Annual Meeting in Bonita Springs on May 18-20, 2018. Section members who are interested in learning more about the proposals or joining in the preparation of the proposals, please contact Tyrone Afrasan Adams at tyrone@francoeur-law.com for the Public International Law and Human Rights Committee proposal and Neha Dagley at neha.dagley@dagleylaw.com and Susanne Leone at sl@lex-international.com for the Asia Committee proposal. All proponents of the two new committees are strongly encouraged to attend the business portion of the Retreat and Annual meeting on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
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Congratulations to the Inaugural International Litigation and Arbitration Certification Committee
Florida Bar President-Elect Michelle Suskauer and the Florida Bar Board of Governors have named the inaugural International Litigation and Arbitration Certification Committee. Congratulations to Gary E. Davidson, Annette C. Escobar, Roger S. Kobert, Luis S. Konski, Edward M. Mullins, C. Ryan Reetz, Effie D. Silva, Gilbert K. Squires and Stephen N. Zack!
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April 18, 2018
The Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc. ("FCBF") presents the seminar "Everything You Need to Know about Customs and Trade Enforcement" from 8.30am to 12pm at FCBF's headquarters at 8228 NW 14 St Doral, FL, 33126. Panelists include ILS Members, Robert Becerra and Peter Quinter. For more information and registration details, please refer to the event's brochure.
April 24-28, 2018
The International Section of the New York State Bar Association will hold its 2018 Regional Meeting in Seoul, South Korea. I
n recent decades, Asian nations have taken an increasingly active role in the development and application of public international law principles. Join experts from Korea, Singapore, and the U.S. in a discussion spanning diverse substantive legal areas, including environmental law, international trade and disputes, criminal justice, and individual rights.
Click here for the event's program and registration form.
May 2-5, 2018
The Annual Conference of the Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA) will take place at the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando, Florida, on May 2-5, 2018.
Peter Quinter is the Chair of the TLA's International Transportation and Trade Committee, and one of the conference planners. Information about this Conference is available at the TLA website at
https://www.translaw.org/Pages/Annual-Conference.aspx
. For any questions, please direct any questions to Peter Quinter, GrayRobinson, P.A. at (305) 416-6960 or mobile (954) 270-1864 or
Peter.Quinter@Gray-Robinson.com
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June 5-6, 2018
The
German Bar Association (DAV) will be hosting its first International Bar Leaders Symposium on
June 5th and 6th in the historic city of Heidelberg, Germany.
Don't miss this chance to benefit from inspiring presentations and to engage in a fruitful dialogue with legal professionals and experts from all over the world. Registration details are forthcoming.
October 7-12, 2018
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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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