9:20am - 9:40am
Welcome and attendee introductions
Gaylen Knack, Americas Regional Chair
Alexis V. Herrera Jr, Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
9:40am - 10:10am
Ice-breaker activity
10:10am - 11:15am
KEYNOTE
From Past to Future: Navigating the Panama Canal's evolution
Ilya Espino de Marotta, Deputy Administrator, Panama Canal Authority
In this engaging session, we'll explore the historic role and dynamic future of the Panama Canal, covering its evolution from historical perspectives to future plans. The session will delve into the canal's logistical intricacies as well as challenges, including those faced in dealing with the impact of global climate change. It also will examine the innovative integration of electricity generation and the ambitious plans for a new ship terminal and the potential impact on regional trade. This comprehensive overview will be followed by an interactive Q&A segment, offering delegates a unique opportunity to share insights and experiences of the world's most critical waterway.
Ilya's biography
11:15am - 11:45am
Coffee Break
11:45am - 12:50pm
KEYNOTE
Latin America Legal Outlook Panel: Today's Landscape & Tomorrow's Trends
Fredrik Karlsson, Acting Editor, Latin Lawyer
Jose Rafael Bustamante Crespo (or Jose Rafael Bustamante Espinosa), Bustamante Fabara, Ecuador
Juan Manuel Quintana, Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados, Argentina
Roberto Pupo, Holland & Knight, USA
Join us for an insightful panel session featuring the Acting Editor of Latin Lawyer Magazine alongside members from Multilaw firms in Argentina, Ecuador and the USA. This dynamic discussion will delve into the current state of the Latin American legal market, uncovering key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of legal practice in the region.
12:50pm - 1:00pm
Panama Snapshots: Brief insights into culture and history
Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Buffet Lunch
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Trade-Related issues among the Americas
Jan de Beer, Frost Brown Todd LLC, USA
Luis Chalhoub, Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán, Panama
Nicholas Mocarquer, UROD, Chile
Turenna Ramirez Ortiz, Holland & Knight LLP, Mexico
This interactive discussion will focus on the impact and future of regional trade agreements and free trade zones that shape commerce across the Americas. Panelists, each representing a different region, will offer unique insights into how trade operates within these free zones, the increasing role of China and other countries in regional trade activity and the differences and commonalities in trade practices and regulations across North, Central, and South America.
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Digital Influence: Leveraging social media for success
José Alberti, Business Development Senior Director, OMG, Dominican Republic
Moderator: Gloria Gasso, OMG, Dominican Republic
The interactive discussion will cover best practices for content creation, effective engagement techniques, and how to maintain a professional yet approachable digital persona. It's an ideal opportunity for lawyers and law firms to discover how to turn social media into a powerful tool for business development and networking.
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Coffee Break
4:00pm
Panama Snapshots: Brief insights into culture and history
Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
4:10pm
Closing remarks
4:20pm - 5.20pm
Latin American Members Session - Part Two
All Americas members welcome to attend.
7:30pm - 11.00pm
Dinner at La Casa Del Marisco
Dress code: Smart casual