October 7, 2024 – Miami, FL – Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, is pleased to announce that Julissa Reynoso, Partner at Winston & Strawn and Former U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, will be the next keynote speaker of the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024, will feature Reynoso’s lecture titled “Lawyering and Diplomacy: Observations from the Field,” where she will share her unique experiences navigating the legal and diplomatic arenas.
The Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series, established to honor Becker & Poliakoff’s founding partners, Alan S. Becker (J.D. ’69) and Gary A. Poliakoff (J.D. ’69), serves as a platform for legal professionals to share their insights and experiences with the broader community. Held twice a year, the Series aims to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and practical application, providing valuable perspectives on the evolving legal landscape.
Julissa Reynoso brings a wealth of experience to the Series. As a partner at Winston & Strawn, her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, regulatory enforcement, international arbitration, and cross-border disputes. Reynoso made history as the first woman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra. Her distinguished career includes serving as Assistant to President Joe Biden, Chief of Staff to Dr. Jill Biden, and Co-Chair of the White House Gender Policy Council. She previously held the role of U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay under the Obama Administration and also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Reynoso’s extensive legal experience includes her time at Chadbourne & Parke LLP and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where she specialized in antitrust law and international commercial and investment arbitration.
Becker shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger will lead the Q & A session of the event and said, “We are honored to host Julissa Reynoso and look forward to a dynamic discussion about her storied career and the unique perspectives she brings to legal practice and diplomacy.”
“Ms. Reynoso’s remarkable journey in both law and diplomacy embodies the principles Alan and Gary stood for, and we are privileged to continue this tradition of learning and leadership,” added Gary C. Rosen, Managing Shareholder at Becker.
The event will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, with a reception starting at 5:00 PM, followed by the keynote lecture at 6:00 PM at Storer Auditorium, University of Miami, 5250 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL. Registration is required; the event will also be available via live stream. Click here for access.
Previous speakers in the Series have included Florida Supreme Court Justice John D. Couriel, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke. To learn more about the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series, please click here.
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