CLE / CPD
Seminar

Miami: A hotspot for cross-border disputes

Miami has long been a gateway to Latin America and other international destinations, and now it has become a hotspot for an ever-growing array of industries, including tech companies, financial services firms, private equity firms, and others. As these new players move in, the disputes landscape is changing, and these companies are looking to manage diverse international litigation and arbitration needs.

This event will explore the growing number of legal disputes with international dimensions in Miami, featuring speakers and panelists who will provide insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of managing international disputes in Miami.

Topics will include:

The disputes landscape in Miami and what is coming next for the region | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET

  • Our panel, including local judges and arbitrators, will provide valuable insights into the current state of legal disputes in the region and emerging trends to watch for, as well as strategies for legal professionals to position themselves for success in this dynamic market.
  • Panelists: Gary Birnberg, Esq., FCIArb, JAMS | Hon. Alan S. Fine (Ret), 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida | Iman Hyder-Eliz, American Arbitration Association
  • Moderator: Ed Mullins, Partner, Miami

Nearshoring and the new wave of disputes in the Americas | 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET

  • We will examine the trend of relocating business operations to nearby countries and the resulting legal challenges, covering topics such as the impact of cultural differences, regulatory frameworks, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Speakers: Eduardo De la Peña Bernal, Counsel, Reed Smith, Miami | Daniela Flores, Partner, EC Rubio, Juarez City

Investment arbitration under political pressure in the Americas: What to watch for now | 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm ET

  • We will explore the growing number of international disputes between foreign investors and host governments in the region, focusing on recent developments and trends in investor-state arbitration.
  • Speakers: Francisco A. Rodriguez, Partner, Miami | Ana Ulseth, Associate, Miami

International litigation update: Managing cross-border disputes | 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm ET

  • We will provide valuable insights into the hottest developments in international litigation including personal jurisdiction, privilege across borders, service of process and the new standard for confirming domestic international arbitration awards in the Eleventh Circuit.
  • Speakers: Sandra Millor, Partner, Miami | Daniel Sox, Associate, Miami

PLEASE READ – Important CLE information:

This program is presumptively approved for 1.75 CLE credits in California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas and West Virginia, and 1.50 credits in NY and PA.  Applications for CLE credit will be filed in Delaware, Florida, Ohio, and Virginia. Please note CLE credit not offered for “The disputes landscape in Miami and what is coming next for the region.”

Blurred Miami imagery

Related events

Related Insights