Enrique Molina, an attorney in the Miami office of White & Case and a member of the firm’s International Arbitration Practice Group. With nearly a decade of experience, Enrique focuses his practice on the resolution of complex international disputes, representing and advising clients in investor-State arbitrations under the ICSID, UNCITRAL, and SCC rules; international commercial arbitrations under the ICC, AAA-ICDR, LCIA, HKIAC, and SIAC rules, among others; and in arbitrati

For MIAS members, that translates into three concrete advantages: • One dedicated liaison managing logistics, technology, scheduling, and hospitality from start to finish • Fewer vendors to coordinate, which means less administrative overhead for your team and your clients • Meaningful cost savings, passed through directly to the parties you represent

This month, we’re excited to feature Andres Eskenazi Boné, an attorney in the Miami office of Reed Smith and a member of the firm’s Global Commercial Disputes Group. Andres focuses his practice on international dispute resolution, with experience in international commercial and investment arbitrations, as well as domestic commercial and real estate litigation matters.

The Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 MIAS Writing Competition, the third edition of its annual competition recognizing outstanding scholarship by new and emerging professionals in international arbitration. Entries are now being accepted, with a submission deadline of September 15, 2026. The winners will be recognized on December 2, 2026, during the LatAm Investor-State Arbitration Conference (LISA), the flagship ev

This month, we’re excited to feature Gabriella Lanzas, an attorney in the Miami office of Holland & Knight and a member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice. Gabriella focuses her practice on international arbitration and complex disputes before federal and state courts. She works on matters across the major international arbitral institutions and brings a thoughtful, globally informed perspective to cross-border disputes.

MIAS is proud to announce that Tina Chen is this year's recipient of the Burt Landy Best Oralist Award. Her award was presented by MIAS Chair Federico Rodriguez to her coach, Frederick Singarajah, Barrister and Arbitrator at Gatehouse Chambers.

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The International Hall of Fame Award recognizes individuals whose careers have produced sustained, structural impact. Ines Calderon’s work exemplifies that standard. Across decades, her leadership has consistently focused on building the frameworks that allow international commerce to function: strong institutions, trusted processes, and meaningful collaboration between public and private sectors.

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In addition to maintaining a vibrant practice, Jean Paul is actively involved in the international arbitration community. He serves as Assistant Editor for Investment Arbitration at the Kluwer Arbitration Blog and as a Regional Representative for Young ICCA, where he contributes to academic discussions and helps organize initiatives connecting young arbitration professionals worldwide. Outside of work, Jean Paul is passionate about football and a proud Liverpool FC fan.

The international arbitration community stands at a turning point. Disputes increasingly involve algorithms, digital assets, and AI-driven processes. Yet until now, there has been no independent, globally recognized credential to equip arbitrators and practitioners to meet these challenges head-on.

A fixture on the young Miami arbitration circuit, Alain was recently featured as the introductory speaker at the June Young MIAS event “The Florida Advantage: Successful Using Section 1782 Discovery in International Disputes.”

ABSTRACT This article examines the complex interplay between party autonomy and mandatory institutional rules in international arbitration. While party autonomy is a fundamental principle of arbitration, arbitral institutions impose certain non-derogable rules that limit this autonomy.

Fernando G. Oyarzun, an Associate in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen and a member of the firm’s International Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group. A Miami native and ardent fan, Fernando holds a J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law. His practice focuses on representing international and domestic clients in complex litigation, arbitration, and business transactions...

MIAS is proud to share news of a new venture of one of its original members and former Chair, Luis O'Naghten. Luis together with his brother, Juan T. O'Naghten, both recognized for their deep experience and cross-border fluency, have announced the launch of O’Naghten Brothers, a boutique law firm built to guide clients through the complex intersection of international strategy, risk, and dispute resolution.

With a background spanning both civil law and common law systems, Thayane is admitted to practice in Brazil and Florida. Her dual legal training enables her to represent clients effectively in matters involving Brazil and other jurisdictions, offering a nuanced approach to complex international disputes. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, Thayane’s language skills are a natural complement to Miami’s multicultural legal landscape, allowing her to communicate seamlessl

MIAS member Tiffany Compress explores the promise and pitfalls of integrating AI into international dispute resolution. [Global Miami]

El papel de Miami como centro global de arbitraje internacional continúa creciendo—esta vez, gracias a una nueva colaboración estratégica entre Arbitration Place y JAMS, dos de los principales proveedores mundiales de servicios de resolución alternativa de disputas (ADR).