Miami’s Pro-Arbitration Courts: Insights from the Bench & Bar

A Hybrid Seminar by the CEIA Florida Chapter (In-Person in Miami and Virtual via Zoom)

By JAMS

Date and time

Starts on Tuesday, May 13 · 12pm EDT

Location

JAMS Miami Resolution Center & Virtual

2 S. Biscayne Blvd. Suite 3600 Miami, FL 33131

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 45 minutes

In-Person at JAMS (Miami) Lunch & Refreshments included

2 South Biscayne Blvd. Suite 3600, Miami, FL 33131 at 12:00-1:45 PM ET

AND

Virtual Access hosted by JAMS via Zoom

A link to connect to the Zoom platform will be provided via email prior to the event. Please register for virtual access by selecting the ticket labeled "VIRTUAL Registration."


Join us for an insightful hybrid seminar exploring how Miami’s judiciary interacts with international arbitration, reinforcing its reputation as a leading arbitration hub. Hosted by JAMS and produced by CEIA, this session will bring together distinguished legal experts and a respected judge to provide a comprehensive overview of judicial supervision of arbitration in Florida.


The discussion will cover:

  • Judicial Oversight of Arbitration in Florida – Understanding court jurisdiction over annulments, enforcement, and judicial support for arbitration.
  • Key Case Law Developments – A review of the five most impactful arbitration-related court decisions in Florida over the past five years.
  • Clarifying Jurisdictional Distinctions – Addressing common misunderstandings, including the differences between the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida and the 11th U.S. Court of Appeals.


With a hybrid format, this event will provide invaluable insights from both the bench and the bar, offering practitioners a deeper understanding of Miami’s pro-arbitration judicial framework.


Event will be conducted in English & Spanish


Welcome Remarks:

  • Javier Fernández-Samaniego, Osborne Clarke, current Chair CEIA Florida Chapter
  • Sherman Humphrey, JAMS Director of International Practice Development


Moderator:

  • Javier Fernández-Samaniego, Osborne Clarke, current Chair CEIA Florida Chapter


Panelists:

  • Katharine Menéndez de la Cuesta, Partner, Holland & Knight, President MIAS, Vicepresident of CEIA FL Chapter
  • Eduardo Palmer, Eduardo Palmer P.A., Past Chair of Florida Bar International Law Section
  • Ricardo Puente, Partner, Jones Day, Past and Honorary Chair of CEIA Florida Chapter
  • Judge José M. Rodriguez, Administrative Judge of the International Commercial Arbitration Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida


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Los Tribunales Pro-Arbitraje de Miami: Perspectivas desde la Judicatura y la Abogacía

Un Seminario Híbrido del Capítulo de Florida de CEIA


Le invitamos a un seminario híbrido exclusivo que analizará cómo el poder judicial en Miami interactúa con el arbitraje internacional, consolidando su posición como un centro líder en resolución de disputas. Organizado por JAMS y producido por CEIA, este evento reunirá a distinguidos expertos legales y un juez reconocido para ofrecer una visión integral de la supervisión judicial del arbitraje en Florida.


La sesión abordará:

Supervisión Judicial del Arbitraje en Florida – Un análisis sobre la jurisdicción de los tribunales en procesos de anulación, ejecución y apoyo al arbitraje.

Desarrollos Claves en Jurisprudencia – Revisión de las cinco decisiones judiciales más influyentes de los últimos cinco años en materia de arbitraje en Florida.

Distinguiendo Jurisdicciones – Aclaración de conceptos erróneos comunes, incluyendo las diferencias entre el 11º Circuito Judicial de Florida y la Corte de Apelaciones del 11º Circuito de EE.UU.


Este evento se llevará a cabo en formato híbrido. Con perspectivas tanto desde la judicatura como de la abogacía, este seminario proporcionará a los participantes un conocimiento esencial sobre el marco judicial pro-arbitraje en Miami.


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Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services worldwide. JAMS successfully resolves and manages business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways to overcome barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized in-person, virtual and hybrid resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service, the latest technology and highly trained mediators and arbitrators.

With a roster of over 400 neutrals and 29 locations, JAMS resolves thousands of the world’s important cases every year. JAMS neutrals are adept at managing the resolution process whether they are conducting in-person, virtual or hybrid hearings.