State Bar of Texas - International Law Section

The State Bar of Texas International Law Section presents a FREE 30-minute webinar:

📌 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐩: 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬

📅 May 21, 2026 | 12:00–12:30 PM CDT | 0.5 MCLE Credit

Learn from two significant recent rulings out of the S.D. Texas Bankruptcy Court — In re Geden Holdings and In re Siu-Fung Ceramics Holdings — where Chapter 15 recognition was denied in proceedings involving Malta and Hong Kong liquidations. Walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen future Chapter 15 petitions.

𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬:
🔹Patrick J. Potter, Dickinson Wright PLLC (Washington, DC)
🔹Ashley J. Jericho, Dickinson Wright PLLC (Troy, MI)

👉𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://dickinsonwright.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ikiUAuAWR8u4vuRoOqd-rg

Many thanks to Dickinson Wright for hosting this webinar.

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𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐐+ 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

The World Cup brings together fans from around the globe—including LGBTQ+ visitors and residents who deserve safety, dignity, and inclusion.

Our toolkit addresses: discrimination, safety concerns, access to services, and creating welcoming environments for all.

Soccer is for everyone. Let's make sure 2026 proves it.

📌𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭: https://ilstexas.org/human-rights-committee/

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𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 🏠

Major events can displace residents through evictions, rent hikes, and gentrification. The World Cup should enhance communities, not harm them.

Our toolkit provides tools to monitor: forced evictions, housing accessibility, rent increases, and protections for vulnerable populations.

Host cities made commitments. Let's ensure they keep them.

👉𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭: https://ilstexas.org/human-rights-committee/


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The State Bar of Texas International Law Section’s “ILS Connect – Dallas” group met last week for an evening of informal networking and great conversation. Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped strengthen our community of international law practitioners across Texas. Stay tuned for updates on the next ILS Connect coming to a city near you! ✨ 🎉

⏰ Still time to register for Thursday’s webinar! If you're a Texas lawyer looking for a practical way to earn your .5 CLE credit without leaving your desk, this one's for you.

𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

📅 April 23, 2026 | 12:00–12:30 PM CDT

Advising clients on international deals means navigating complexity on both sides of the border. In just 30 minutes over your lunch break, you'll get focused, practical guidance from two attorneys who've worked these deals across multiple continents:

𝐇é𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚 — cross-border transactional partner with 25+ years across the U.S. and Mexico.

𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫 — globally seasoned transactional attorney with experience spanning the Middle East, Africa, India, and major international firms.

Expect real-world insight on structuring, recurring risk areas, and the issues every transactional lawyer should be spotting in today's global environment.

It's 30 minutes. It's free. It counts.

👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://dickinsonwright.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-_NBnI6DTL23LeN8zxPzOg #/registration

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💡𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

Thousands of workers will build stadiums, staff hotels, serve food, and provide security for the 2026 World Cup in Houston and Dallas. Their rights matter.

Our "𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲: 𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬" helps monitor: fair wages, safe conditions, freedom of association, and protection from exploitation.

Because every worker deserves dignity—on and off the pitch.

👉𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭: https://ilstexas.org/human-rights-committee/

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We are thrilled to recognize FBFK Law as a Gold Sponsor of the State Bar of Texas International Law Section for the 2025-2026 bar year! 🏆🎉

With more than 20 years of legal expertise and success across Texas and the United States, Dallas-based FBFK Law is an entrepreneurial-minded, full-service business law firm with offices in Plano, Houston, and Austin, Texas, as well as Orange County, California. Driven by a commitment to creating lasting client relationships grounded in high-quality representation and client service, FBFK Law represents clients nationwide across 40 practice areas related to business structures and transactions.

Thank you FBFK Law for your commitment to the international law community! 👏🌏✨💫⚖️

Is your firm or company interested in supporting the vital work of the International Law Section? We invite you to explore sponsorship opportunities and join us in shaping the future of international legal practice.

👉𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://ilstexas.org/sponsorship/

The State Bar of Texas International Law Section is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 ILS Council.

If you’re passionate about international law and looking for a meaningful way to contribute to our Section’s leadership, programming, and member experience, we encourage you to apply. 🌐 ⚖️ 💙

Council service offers the opportunity to collaborate with accomplished practitioners, help shape the direction of the Section, and support initiatives that strengthen our global legal community.

👉𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://icont.ac/51gDg

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The International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) of the State Bar of Texas International Law Section and the UT Law Human Rights Clinic are proud to announce, "𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲: 𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐀 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬."

For the first time in history, FIFA required host cities to submit comprehensive human rights plans as part of their bids. As Dallas and Houston prepare to welcome millions of fans, this toolkit provides practical guidance for lawyers, officials, advocates, and volunteers to monitor and protect human rights across critical areas—from workers' rights and housing to LGBTQ+ protections, environmental justice, and beyond.

Developed by the clinic under Professor Ariel Dulitzky's supervision, this accessible resource helps turn commitments into action. Whether you're documenting concerns, assessing compliance, or advocating for solutions, each section offers checklists, guiding questions, and reporting tools designed for real-world use.

The World Cup is more than a sporting event—it's an opportunity to model human rights in practice. Together, we can ensure that everyone impacted by the games is protected. ⚽️ ⚖️

👉𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭: https://ilstexas.org/human-rights-committee/

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Advising clients on international deals means navigating complexity on both sides of the border. On April 23, 2026 from 12:00–12:30 PM CDT, the State Bar of Texas International Law Section presents a focused .5‑hour MCLE program: 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:

▶️ Héctor Arangua, a cross-border transactional partner with 25+ years of experience across the U.S. and Mexico.

▶️ Sarah Florer, a globally seasoned transactional attorney whose career spans the Middle East, Africa, India, and major international firms.

Expect practical guidance on structuring, recurring risk areas, and the issues every transactional lawyer should be spotting in today’s global environment.

➡️ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://dickinsonwright.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-_NBnI6DTL23LeN8zxPzOg #/registration

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