FIU Law Second Annual International Arbitration Summit

A closer look at the Energy Sector in Latin America

Friday, May 6, 2011 at FIU College of Law

Registration at 5:30PM

Program Commences at 6:00PM

The political, economic and regulatory changes that are currently taking place throughout Latin America are closely tied to the performance of the energy sector.

The Second FIU International Arbitration Annual Summit will focus on the main advantages and obstacles encountered by public and private parties who choose international arbitration to process energy-related disputes. A number of experts, including practitioners, in-house counsel, academics and policy makers with vast experience in Latin America and the Caribbean will discuss the key issues that affect the development of energy arbitration in the region.

The main program will consist of a panel discussion led by experts in the field followed by a keynote speech by Mr. Thales de Miranda, Legal Manager for Corporate Finance at Petrobras, the state-owned oil conglomerate of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The event will conclude with a cocktail reception. Attendance is by invitation only.

The event will be held at the Florida International University College of Law at 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199. For more information please e-mail the Global Legal Studies Initiative at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 305-348-1125.