FIRE Americas is a premier conference dedicated to asset recovery, bringing together experts from North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Organized by ThoughtLeaders4, the event is scheduled for September 22-23, 2025, at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C.
The conference agenda covers critical topics such as strategies for obtaining information amidst privacy concerns, enforcement of judgments, cooperation between courts and practitioners, and navigating complex sanctions. Sessions will explore the use of AI in financial analysis, cross-border asset recovery, and compliance program design.
Attendees will benefit from networking opportunities, including a welcome drinks reception and collaborative sessions designed to foster connections among litigators, fraud lawyers, insolvency practitioners, and asset recovery specialists. The event also features a diverse lineup of speakers from various jurisdictions, offering a comprehensive perspective on asset recovery challenges.
Professionals involved in asset recovery, fraud litigation, insolvency, and related fields should attend to gain actionable insights, learn from industry leaders, and expand their professional networks across the Americas.
Speakers(32)
Addy Schmitt
Founding Partner at Kropf Moseley Schmitt (Washington DC)
Addy Schmitt is a founding partner at Kropf Moseley Schmitt, a law firm in Washington DC.
Alexander Levi
Partner at Friedman Kaplan (New York)
Alexander Levi is a partner at Friedman Kaplan, a law firm in New York.
Anthony Rapa
Partner at Blank Rome (DC)
Anthony Rapa is a partner at Blank Rome, a law firm in Washington DC.
Atila Sauner Posse
Partner at Ajota Administra0e70e3o Judicial (Brazil)
Atila Sauner Posse is a partner at Ajota Administra0e70e3o Judicial, a firm in Brazil.
Diana Shaw
Wiley Rein (USA)
Diana Shaw is associated with Wiley Rein, a law firm in the USA.
Flavia Pavie
General Counsel (LATAM)
Flavia Pavie serves as General Counsel for the Latin America region.
Henrique Forssell
Founding Partner at Duarte Forssell Advogados (Brazil)
Henrique Forssell is the founding partner of Duarte Forssell Advogados, a law firm in Brazil.
Ian Herbert
Counsel at Miller & Chevalier (USA)
Ian Herbert is counsel at Miller & Chevalier, a law firm in the USA.
Isabel Cristina Lf3pez
Founding Partner at Lovill (San Francisco / Panama)
Isabel Cristina L0f3pez is the founding partner of Lovill, a law firm based in San Francisco and Panama.
Jared Butcher
Partner at Berliner Corcoran & Rowe (DC)
Jared Butcher is a partner at Berliner Corcoran & Rowe, a law firm in Washington DC.
Jeffrey Alberts
Partner at Pryor Cashman (New York)
Jeffrey Alberts is a partner at Pryor Cashman, a law firm in New York.
Jennifer Colegate
Partner at Baker and Partners
Jennifer Colegate is a partner at Baker and Partners.
Jon Felce
Partner at Cooke, Young & Keidan (UK)
Jon Felce is a partner at Cooke, Young & Keidan, a law firm in the UK.
Josh Gardner
Attorney-Adviser at U.S. Department of State
Josh Gardner serves as an attorney-adviser at the U.S. Department of State.
Karen Fellowes KC
Stikeman Elliott (Canada)
Karen Fellowes KC is associated with Stikeman Elliott, a law firm in Canada.
Kristin Del Rosso
Cofounder and Managing Director at DevSec
Kristin Del Rosso is the cofounder and managing director of DevSec.
Leslie Berkoff
Partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff (New York)
Leslie Berkoff is a partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff, a law firm in New York.
Leyza Florin
Shareholder at Sequor Law (USA)
Leyza Florin is a shareholder at Sequor Law, a law firm in the USA.
Lucas Moore
Partner at Payne Hicks Beach
Lucas Moore is a partner at Payne Hicks Beach.
Luis Fernando Palomino Bernal
Partner at Palomino, Flores, Hern0e1ndez & Rodr0edguez Abogados (Mexico)
Luis Fernando Palomino Bernal is a partner at Palomino, Flores, Hern0e1ndez & Rodr0edguez Abogados, a law firm in Mexico.
Luke Gunning
Senior Associate at Sigma7 Alaco
Luke Gunning is a senior associate at Sigma7 Alaco.
Melissa Jackson
Former Chief of the Federal Major Crimes Section at United States Attorney's Office - Washington DC
Melissa Jackson served as the Chief of the Federal Major Crimes Section at the United States Attorney's Office in Washington DC.
Micha0ebl Schlesinger
Partner at Archipel (France)
Micha0ebl Schlesinger is a partner at Archipel, a law firm in France.
Oliver (Ollie) J. Armas
Partner, Litigation, Arbitration, and Employment at Hogan Lovells (USA)
Oliver J. Armas is a partner at Hogan Lovells, specializing in litigation, arbitration, and employment law.
Paula Anderson
Partner, Co-Head of Commercial Litigation at A&O Shearman
Paula Anderson is a partner and co-head of commercial litigation at A&O Shearman.
Rafael Martins Bordinh0e3o
Founding Partner at Guimar0e3es e Bordinh0e3o Advogados Associados (Brazil)
Rafael Martins Bordinh0e3o is the founding partner of Guimar0e3es e Bordinh0e3o Advogados Associados, a law firm in Brazil.
Rodrigo Callejas
Partner at Carrillo & Asociados (Guatemala)
Rodrigo Callejas is a partner at Carrillo & Asociados, a law firm in Guatemala.
Roger Guevara
Partner at Alta Batalla (Costa Rica)
Roger Guevara is a partner at Alta Batalla, a law firm in Costa Rica.
Sarah Hall
Member at Epstein Becker & Green (DC)
Sarah Hall is a member at Epstein Becker & Green, a law firm in Washington DC.
Thomas Childs
Counsel at King & Spalding (New York)
Thomas Childs is counsel at King & Spalding, a law firm in New York.
Yves Klein
Partner at Monfrini Bitton Klein (Switzerland)
Yves Klein is a partner at Monfrini Bitton Klein, a law firm in Switzerland.
Zachary Bluestone
Shareholder at Gluck Bluestone, P.C. (USA)
Zachary Bluestone is a shareholder at Gluck Bluestone, P.C., a law firm in the USA.
Event Details
- Date
- June 15-17, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Miami, United States
- Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington, D.C.
- Audience
- Asset recovery professionals, fraud litigators, insolvency practitioners, legal experts from North and South America and the Caribbean.