JAMS-SPONSORED EVENT
Miami’s Pro-Arbitration Courts: Insights from the Bench & Bar
Presented by Club Español e Iberoamericano del Arbitraje (CEIA) Florida Chapter
Join JAMS Director of Global Practice Development, Sherman Humphrey, 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 highly respected Miami judge with extensive experience deciding arbitration matters, 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.
This event will be conducted in English & Spanish.
Speakers include:
- Javier Fernández-Samaniego, Osborne Clarke, Chair CEIA Florida Chapter
- Sherman Humphrey, JAMS Director of Global Practice Development
- Katharine Menéndez de la Cuesta, Partner, Holland & Knight, President, MIAS and VP, CEIA Florida Chapter
- Eduardo Palmer, Eduardo Palmer P.A., Past Chair, Florida Bar, International Law Section
- Ricardo Puente, Partner, Jones Day, Past & Honorary Chair, CEIA Florida Chapter
