The IBA Annual Conference Miami 2022, organized by the International Bar Association, took place from October 30 to November 4, 2022, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida. This premier event brought together over 5,000 legal professionals from 130 jurisdictions, offering a platform for knowledge exchange, professional development, and networking opportunities.
The conference featured a comprehensive program with 200 sessions covering a wide array of legal topics, including anti-money laundering, cybersecurity, the climate crisis, human rights, tax, and indigenous peoples' rights. A special focus was placed on sustainability, with 25 sessions dedicated to subjects such as renewable energy, climate change justice, and the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on the legal profession and businesses.
Notable highlights included keynote addresses by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, who emphasized the role of lawyers in ensuring justice, and Lionel Barber, former editor of The Financial Times, who shared insights on global media and legal landscapes. The event also hosted various social functions, including the annual IBA 'World Cup' football match, fostering camaraderie among attendees.
The IBA Annual Conference is ideal for legal practitioners, academics, and students seeking to stay abreast of global legal developments, engage with thought leaders, and expand their professional networks. Attendees gain valuable insights into emerging legal challenges and opportunities, enhancing their practice and contributing to the advancement of the legal profession worldwide.
Speakers(104)
Adriana Castro
Co-Vice Chair at Young Lawyers' Committee
Adriana Castro serves as Co-Vice Chair of the Young Lawyers' Committee.
Adriana Meneze Dantas
Speaker
Adriana Meneze Dantas spoke on the development of international cooperation in corruption investigations.
Alan Raul
Attorney at Not specified
Alan Raul participated in the Rule of Law Symposium Town Hall Session at the IBA Annual Conference in Miami, Florida.
Alex Tolston
Hemisphere Media Group
Alex Tolston is associated with Hemisphere Media Group.
Alexei Bonamin
Senior Vice Chair at Capital Markets Forum
Alexei Bonamin serves as Senior Vice Chair of the Capital Markets Forum.
Alix Apollon
Speaker
Alix Apollon discussed the importance of anti-corruption due diligence in M&A transactions.
Andrew Levine
Chair
Andrew Levine chaired the session on the importance of anti-corruption due diligence in M&A transactions.
Anthony Joseph Oncidi
Proskauer Rose
Anthony Joseph Oncidi is associated with Proskauer Rose.
Antony G Page
Dean and Professor of Law at FIU Law
Antony G Page is the Dean and Professor of Law at FIU Law, specializing in legal education.
Arturo Alessandri C
Member at Senior Lawyers' Committee Advisory Board
Arturo Alessandri C is a member of the Senior Lawyers' Committee Advisory Board.
Brian Davis
BakerHostetler
Brian Davis is associated with BakerHostetler.
Bruno Maggi
Co-Vice Chair at Young Lawyers' Committee
Bruno Maggi is a legal professional serving as Co-Vice Chair of the Young Lawyers' Committee.
Carlo Pavesio
Partner at Pavesio e Associati with Negri-Clementi
Carlo Pavesio is a partner at Pavesio e Associati with Negri-Clementi, specializing in professional ethics.
Caroline Phillips
Partner at Slaughter and May
Caroline advises on a wide range of financing matters, including acquisition loan finance, debt capital markets, and securitisation, acting for clients across various sectors.
Casper Herler
Managing Partner at Borenius
Casper advises clients on a wide range of issues related to environmental law, natural resources, and infrastructure projects, as well as corporate responsibility.
Cheryl Bailey
Sun Life
Cheryl Bailey is associated with Sun Life.
Chris Howard
Co-Chair at IBA Academic and Professional Development Committee
Chris Howard is the Co-Chair of the IBA Academic and Professional Development Committee, focusing on legal education and professional development.
Christopher Peters
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Christopher Peters is associated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Cliff Jurkiewicz
Strategy at Phenom
Cliff Jurkiewicz is associated with Strategy at Phenom.
Cristian Conejero
Cuatrecasas
Cristian Conejero is associated with Cuatrecasas.
Daniel Kahn
Speaker
Daniel Kahn discussed the development of international cooperation in corruption investigations.
Daniel Rabinowitz
Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Daniel A. Rabinowitz advises clients in the insurance and reinsurance industry on a comprehensive range of transactional and regulatory matters.
Dave Clark
Chief Data Officer at BARBRI Global
Dave Clark is the Chief Data Officer at BARBRI Global, focusing on law, business, and innovation.
David Burgess
Prosperant
David Burgess is associated with Prosperant.
David Flechner
NextEra Energy Inc
David Flechner is associated with NextEra Energy Inc.
David Kelly
University of Miami
David Kelly is associated with the University of Miami.
Devon Bodoh
Weil Gotshal & Manges
Devon Bodoh is associated with Weil Gotshal & Manges.
Edna Falla-Quintanilla
FedEx Express Latin America & Caribbean Division
Edna Falla-Quintanilla is associated with FedEx Express Latin America & Caribbean Division.
Els De Wind
Head of International Employment Team at Van Doorne
Els De Wind is a seasoned labour and employment lawyer with over 39 years of experience, specializing in M&A, restructurings, and cross-border employment law.
Elvan Sevi Bozoglu
Treasurer at Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Committee
Elvan Sevi Bozoglu is the Treasurer of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Law Committee.
Gary McSharry
Chair at Private Equity Subcommittee
Gary McSharry serves as Chair of the Private Equity Subcommittee.
Giuseppe Coco
Partner at Ughi e Nunziante
Giuseppe is a seasoned transactional lawyer with over 20 years of experience, regularly assisting multinationals and SMEs in complex, cross-border M&A and private equity transactions.
Gurbachan Singh
Speaker
Gurbachan Singh discussed the role of investigative journalists in uncovering misconduct.
Henry Burnett
King & Spalding
Henry Burnett is associated with King & Spalding.
Homer Moyer
Attorney at Not specified
Homer Moyer participated in the Rule of Law Symposium Town Hall Session at the IBA Annual Conference in Miami, Florida.
Iain Miller
Partner at Kingsley Napley
Iain Miller is a partner at Kingsley Napley, specializing in professional ethics and legal services regulation.
Ibtissem Lassoued
Speaker
Ibtissem Lassoued discussed the importance of anti-corruption due diligence in M&A transactions.
Ignacio Pesqueira
Young Lawyers Initiatives Officer at Corporate and M&A Law Committee
Ignacio Pesqueira is the Young Lawyers Initiatives Officer for the Corporate and M&A Law Committee.
Inge de Laat
Rutgers & Posch
Inge de Laat is associated with Rutgers & Posch.
Irina Paliashvili
International Rule of Law Officer at Rule of Law Forum
Irina Paliashvili is the International Rule of Law Officer at the Rule of Law Forum.
James Parkinson
Secretary at Compliance Subcommittee
James Parkinson serves as Secretary of the Compliance Subcommittee.
Janusz Tomczak
Chair
Janusz Tomczak chaired a session on the role of investigative journalists in uncovering misconduct.
Jeena Kim
Regional Representative Asia Pacific at Anti-Corruption Committee
Jeena Kim is the Regional Representative for Asia Pacific in the Anti-Corruption Committee.
Jessica Fierman
Bupa Europe and Latin America
Jessica Fierman is associated with Bupa Europe and Latin America.
Joe Sullivan
Covington & Burling
Joe Sullivan is associated with Covington & Burling.
John Oxenham
Primerio
John Oxenham is associated with Primerio.
Jose Gonzalez
Equitable Holdings
Jose Gonzalez is associated with Equitable Holdings.
Joyce Oduah
Joyce Oduah & Co
Joyce Oduah is associated with Joyce Oduah & Co.
Juan Naveira
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Juan Naveira is associated with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
Julien Fouret
Holman Fenwick Willan
Julien Fouret is associated with Holman Fenwick Willan.
Kalelyn Polantz
Speaker
Kalelyn Polantz spoke on the role of investigative journalists in uncovering misconduct.
Karin Alvo
Partner at KLA Advogados
Karin Alvo is a Corporate and M&A partner at KLA with extensive experience in Technology & Telecommunication and Life Sciences industry groups. She is also well recognized in the Private Equity & Venture Capital industries.
Katie Sanders
Attorney at Not specified
Katie Sanders participated in the Rule of Law Symposium Town Hall Session at the IBA Annual Conference in Miami, Florida.
Laura Turano
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP
Laura Turano is associated with Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP.
Leopoldo Pagotto
Co-Chair at Anti-Corruption Committee
Leopoldo Pagotto serves as Co-Chair of the Anti-Corruption Committee.
Lionel Barber
Former Editor at Financial Times
Lionel Barber was the Editor of the Financial Times from 2005 to 2020 and is now an investor and senior advisor of a newspaper called the New European.
Lubna Shuja
Attorney at Not specified
Lubna Shuja participated in the Rule of Law Symposium Town Hall Session at the IBA Annual Conference in Miami, Florida.
Lyrissa Lidsky
Attorney at Not specified
Lyrissa Lidsky participated in the Rule of Law Symposium Town Hall Session at the IBA Annual Conference in Miami, Florida.
Manuela De la Helguera
North American Regional Forum Liaison Officer at Young Lawyers' Committee
Manuela De la Helguera serves as the North American Regional Forum Liaison Officer for the Young Lawyers' Committee.
Mary Bonsor
Founder at Flex Legal
Mary Bonsor is the founder of Flex Legal, a platform connecting law firms and in-house teams with interim legal professionals.
Melanie Sanchez
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Melanie Sanchez is associated with Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.
Melisa Ortes Gonzalez
Attorney at Not specified
Melisa Ortes González has extensive experience representing major cryptocurrency exchanges and leading proprietary cryptocurrency trading firms in high-stakes investigations and enforcement actions.
Michael Coates
Senior Vice Chair at Corporate and M&A Law Committee
Michael Coates serves as Senior Vice Chair of the Corporate and M&A Law Committee.
Nadege Nguyen
Speaker
Nadege Nguyen spoke on the importance of anti-corruption due diligence in M&A transactions.
Nanette C. Heide
Vice Chair at Corporate and M&A Law Committee
Nanette Heide is the Vice Chair of the Corporate and M&A Law Committee.
Olena Perepelynska
IMPACTA LAW
Olena Perepelynska is associated with IMPACTA LAW.
Orly Gerbi
Herzog
Orly Gerbi is associated with Herzog.
Oscar Rivera
Managing Shareholder at Siegfried Rivera
Oscar R. Rivera is the managing shareholder of Siegfried Rivera, a boutique real estate, construction, development, and homeowner association law practice in Miami, Florida.
Paras Vinod Shah
Bowmans
Paras Vinod Shah is associated with Bowmans.
Patricia Medeiros Barboza
CGM Advogados
Patricia Medeiros Barboza is associated with CGM Advogados.
Patricia Silberman
Carey
Patricia Silberman is associated with Carey.
Patrick Connolly
Academy Director at Mishcon de Reya
Patrick Connolly is the Academy Director at Mishcon de Reya, overseeing professional development and training.
Patrick Schleiffer
Website Officer at Securities Law Committee
Patrick Schleiffer serves as Website Officer for the Securities Law Committee.
Paul Marmor
Sherrards Solicitors
Paul Marmor is associated with Sherrards Solicitors.
Peter Bartlett
Speaker
Peter Bartlett was a speaker discussing the role of investigative journalists in uncovering misconduct.
Peter Blessing
Internal Revenue Service
Peter Blessing is associated with the Internal Revenue Service.
Professor Björn Gaul
Committee Liaison Officer at Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee
Professor Björn Gaul serves as Committee Liaison Officer for the Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee.
Rabel Akhund
Website Officer at Capital Markets Forum
Rabel Akhund serves as Website Officer for the Capital Markets Forum.
Rabindra Jhunjhunwala
Khaitan & Co
Rabindra Jhunjhunwala is associated with Khaitan & Co.
Ramesh Vaidyanathan
Co-Chair at Asia Pacific Regional Forum
Ramesh Vaidyanathan is the Co-Chair of the Asia Pacific Regional Forum.
Rebecca Silberstein
Global Chair of Investment Management Group at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Ms. Silberstein oversees the firm's funds practice in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, focusing on advising private equity firms and financial sponsors of private investment funds.
Ricardo Leon-Santacruz
Roberta Bilotti Demange
Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Roberta Bilotti Demange is associated with Pinheiro Neto Advogados.
Rodrigo Ferreira Figueiredo
Website Officer at Corporate and M&A Law Committee
Rodrigo Ferreira Figueiredo serves as Website Officer for the Corporate and M&A Law Committee.
Rosario Zaccà
Partner at Gianni & Origoni
Rosario Zaccà is a partner at Gianni & Origoni, focusing on professional ethics and legal practice.
Ruchi Kaushal
Cable & Wireless Communications
Ruchi Kaushal is associated with Cable & Wireless Communications.
Rupinder Malik
Partner at J Sagar Associates
Rupinder Malik is a partner at J Sagar Associates, focusing on professional ethics and legal practice.
S. Saravana Kumar
Head of Tax, SST & Customs Practice at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership (RDS)
Saravana has appeared in benchmark litigations with a sizeable volume of wins in tax disputes and has been recognized as one of the leading lawyers by Asialaw Profiles 2019.
Sabine Ten Doesschate
Speaker
Sabine ten Doesschate spoke on the role of investigative journalists in uncovering misconduct.
Sara Aalamri
AlGhazzawi & Partners
Sara Aalamri is associated with AlGhazzawi & Partners.
Sarah Reynolds
Managing Partner at Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP
Sarah Reynolds is the Managing Partner at Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP, specializing in complex litigation.
Silvia Martina
Cagnola & Associati Studio Legale
Silvia Martina is associated with Cagnola & Associati Studio Legale.
Sophie Scemla SC
Chair
Sophie Scemla SC chaired the session on the development of international cooperation in corruption investigations.
Sophie Thomashausen
Senior Director and Associate General Counsel at Unfy
Sophie Thomashausen is the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel at Unfy, focusing on corporate and strategic transactions.
Stephen Drymer
Head of International Arbitration Practice at Woods LLP
Stephen L. Drymer devotes his practice almost exclusively to international arbitration and dispute resolution, acting as counsel and serving as arbitrator and mediator.
Steven Hunt
SAP
Steven Hunt is associated with SAP.
Thiago Jabor Pinheiro
Speaker
Thiago Jabor Pinheiro spoke on the importance of anti-corruption due diligence in M&A transactions.
Utku Cosar
Independent Arbitrator at Arbitration Chambers
Utku Coşar specializes in commercial and investment arbitration with extensive experience in energy, finance, and shareholders’ disputes.
Victoria Cromwell
Co-Vice Chair at IBA Academic and Professional Development Committee
Victoria Cromwell is the Co-Vice Chair of the IBA Academic and Professional Development Committee, focusing on legal education and professional development.
Vikram Shroff
Senior Vice Chair at Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee
Vikram Shroff serves as Senior Vice Chair of the Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee.
Wendy Wysong
Speaker
Wendy Wysong spoke on the development of international cooperation in corruption investigations.
William Shepherd
Speaker
William Shepherd was a speaker addressing the role of investigative journalists in uncovering misconduct.
Yardenne Assa
Unboxable
Yardenne Assa is associated with Unboxable.
Zamira Zapata Valdes
Diageo
Zamira Zapata Valdes is associated with Diageo.
Event Details
- Date
- October 30 - November 4, 2022
- 6 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Miami Beach, United States
- Miami Beach Convention Center
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, and students
- Attendees
- Over 5,000 delegates from 130 jurisdictions