iLaw2026

JAMS is a proud hemispheric sponsor of the the Florida Bar International Law Section. The iLaw Conference is the International Law Section’s flagship (and highly anticipated) annual event and will take place on February 13, 2026 at the JW Marriott Marquis. Join JAMS neutral, Giuseppe De Palo, Esq., as he moderates the closing plenary "Tech Meets Tropics: Miami at the Intersection of Innovation and International Law."

Featured JAMS Panel:

Friday, February 13, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 

Closing Plenary - Tech Meets Tropics: Miami at the Intersection of Innovation and International Law

50 minute discussion + 10 minutes Q&A

Miami’s transformation into a technology and innovation hub has significant implications for global business and the practice of international law. From venture capital and start-ups to crypto regulation, transportation, and cross-border data disputes, the city’s tech-driven growth is reshaping legal frameworks and international collaboration. This session will take a wide-angle view of how these developments are positioning South Florida as a leading global center for the next generation of cross-border business and legal innovation.

Moderator:

• Giuseppe De Palo, Esq., JAMS - New York

Speakers:

• Jaret Davis, GreenbergTraurig – Miami
• Jessica Lynne Furr, Lawgorithm Advisors PLLC - Miami    
• Robert Hacker, StartUP FIU – Miami
• Lavinia Meliti, J.P. Morgan Innovation Economy & Startup Banking – Miami