Articles_Resources - South Florida Women In-House Counsel Group

HomeArticles & Resources

The Seat of Arbitration in Latin America: Why Miami Deserves Your Attention

By Juan Carlos Castillo, Esq.

Sponsored by Aguilar Castillo Love

For in-house counsel managing Latin American operations, arbitration has become the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border commercial disputes. The rationale is well understood: concerns about judicial independence, procedural delays, and unpredictable outcomes in local courts make international arbitration an attractive alternative. Yet while significant attention is devoted to selecting the governing law, the arbitral institution, and the language of proceedings, one critical decision often receives insufficient analysis—the seat of arbitration. This article examines why the seat deserves careful consideration and makes the case that Miami represents an optimal choice for disputes involving Latin American parties, particularly given Florida's favorable rules permitting foreign attorneys to represent parties in international arbitrations.

Winning Before the Fight: The ADR Clause Strategies Every In-House Counsel Should Master
By: Angela Romero Valedon
Sponsored by American Arbitration Association®

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) clauses are one of the most powerful—but too often overlooked—tools available to in-house counsel. Long before a dispute ever arises, and long before outside counsel enter the picture, the arbitration and mediation provisions you negotiate determine how fast, how expensive, and how predictable your dispute resolution process will be.

For women leading legal departments across South Florida—whether in construction, tech, finance, healthcare, consumer services, or international business—the ADR clause is no longer boilerplate. It is a business tool, a risk-management strategy, and in the global landscape, increasingly a competitive advantage.

This article provides a practical roadmap for elevating dispute-resolution clauses from “standard” to strategic.

Empowering You to Master Your Time: Smart Email Management
By: Lucretia Pitts Barrett

How many times have you opened your inbox in the morning and suddenly realized it is lunchtime, and you are still reviewing and replying to emails? If your inbox feels like it is running your schedule, you are not alone! Individuals everywhere are juggling personal and work emails, group chats, and meeting invites. But it is time to reclaim your day and manage your emails (rather than letting them manage you!).

Here is a secret: the inbox is not your boss. You are in charge, and all it takes is a little intention (and a few clever tricks) to turn chaos into calm. The key to email management? Think frequency . . . time . . . and objectives.

Past Featured Articles: