Description: The International Law Section is a specialty section of The Florida Bar that provides a forum, education, publications and networking for attorneys who practice or have an interest in international, foreign and comparative law. Its stated mission is to improve the administration and application of Florida law in matters involving cross‑border transactions, disputes and regulatory issues, to provide continuing legal education and publications, and to serve as a resource for lawmakers, regulators and the bar on international law topics. Type: Section of The Florida Bar (a specialty group within Florida's integrated state bar / professional association) Policies: The Section typically engages on policies affecting cross‑border practice and regulation such as foreign legal consultant rules, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, international commercial arbitration, international trade and taxation issues, immigration and cross‑border immigration-related practice, transnational business transactions, and professional regulation and CLE requirements that affect international practice; it also provides legislative and amicus input on statutes, rules and regulations that affect Florida lawyers and clients engaged in international matters. Funding: Primarily supported by The Florida Bar through member and section dues, fees from CLE programs and conferences, sponsorships and event revenue, and publication or subscription income associated with section materials. Affiliates: The Florida Bar; the International Law Section's own membership network (Florida practitioners and law faculty); frequent collaborators such as the American Bar Association International Law Section, Florida law school international law programs and local bar organizations; law firms and trade/commerce entities active in cross‑border work.
