JAMS is a proud sponsor of the 2025 Latin American Summit, presented by the New York City Bar Association, on June 10-11, 2025. This two-day, in-person conference will bring together leading voices from law, business, academia, and diplomacy to explore critical legal and economic developments across Mexico and Latin America. The event features a dynamic series of panels and high-level networking opportunities for practitioners and professionals engaged in cross-border matters throughout the region.
The two-day conference will open on June 10 with a focus on Mexico, featuring panels that explore the intersection of law, business, and globalization. JAMS neutral Joe Tirado will moderate the session titled “Cross-Border Disputes in a Changing Mexico: Navigating Judicial Reform and Legal Risk,” offering insights into legal challenges and reform efforts shaping cross-border litigation and arbitration. On June 11, the spotlight will expand to the broader international landscape, emphasizing New York’s role as a key hub for global business in Latin America. JAMS neutral Hon. Ariel E. Belen (Ret.), FCIArb will speak on the panel “Strategic Dispute Resolution Between the U.S. and Latin America,” addressing best practices for managing cross-border disputes.
FEATURED PANELS:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Cross-Border Disputes in a Changing Mexico: Navigating Judicial Reform and Legal Risk
Mexico’s evolving judicial landscape is reshaping the way cross-border disputes are managed. This panel will explore how recent and proposed reforms are affecting legal certainty, enforcement, and institutional trust, offering practical guidance for businesses and counsel operating across borders
Moderator:
- Joe Tirado, Arbitrator & Mediator, JAMS - London and New York
Speakers:
- Frida Altamirano, Arbitration Center of Mexico (CAM) - Mexico City
- Elisa Legorreta, Cuatrecasas - Mexico City
- Enrique Molina, Omni - Miami
- Gonzalo Rodriguez-Matos, Hogan Lovells - New York
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Crossfire: Strategic Dispute Resolution Between the U.S. and Latin America
Disputes between U.S. and Latin American parties often unfold in a legal crossfire—where cultural expectations, procedural frameworks, and forum choices collide. This panel brings together advocates, in-house counsel, and a seasoned neutral to explore how disputes are framed, fought, and resolved across borders. Topics will include jurisdictional strategy, enforcement challenges, and the evolving role of New York as a dispute resolution hub in the hemisphere
Moderator:
- Ana Ulseth, Reed Smith - Miami
Speakers:
- Jose Arvelo, Covington & Burling LLP - New York
- Hon. Ariel E. Belen (Ret.), FCIArb, Arbitrator & Mediator, JAMS - New York
- Ari D. McKinnon, Cleary Gottlieb - New York