PastVirtual

IBA Latin American Regional Forum Webinar

Name: IBA Latin American Regional Forum Webinar
Start: 2024-06-15
End: 2024-06-15

The IBA Latin American Regional Forum Webinar is an online event organized by the International Bar Association's Latin American Regional Forum, with support from the IBA Young Lawyers Committee. This webinar aims to address emerging legal topics pertinent to young lawyers in Latin America, focusing on areas such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, cryptocurrencies, fintech, and artificial intelligence. The objective is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to meet client expectations in these evolving fields.

The webinar features a panel of distinguished speakers, including Bruno Maggi from BM Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil; Miguel Mc Allister, a serial tech entrepreneur from Bogotá, Colombia; Leon Weinstok of BLP in San José, Costa Rica; and Santiago Del Rio from Marval O'Farrell Mairal in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The session is moderated by Ana Jaramillo of Gomez-Pinzon Abogados in Bogotá, Colombia. These experts will share insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of the highlighted legal areas.

This event is particularly beneficial for young legal professionals in Latin America seeking to stay abreast of current trends and challenges in the legal landscape. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on integrating new technologies and regulatory frameworks into their practice, enhancing their ability to provide informed and effective counsel to clients.

Speakers(5)

Ana Cristina Jaramillo

Moderator at PEREZ-LLORCA, Bogota, Colombia

Bruno Maggi

Co-Vice Chair, Young Lawyers' Committee at BM Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil

Leon Weinstok

Director at BLP, San Jose, Costa Rica

Leon Weinstok is a Director at BLP specializing in privacy, consumer protection, and intellectual property. He holds a master’s degree from the Catholic University of Chile and a law degree from the University of Costa Rica. León has extensive experience advising highly regulated companies and technology businesses at both the local and international levels. He is a member of the IAPP Advisory Board and an officer of the IBA Pro Bono Committee.