Legal Summit of the Americas

From the Chair

The Hispanic Commission was extremely excited to present the inaugural Legal Summit of the Americas which took place at the ABA Headquarters in Chicago on June 19-20,2019. This Legal Summit was unique and some in attendance called it Historic. The Legal Summit featured panelist from the United States, Canada and Mexico. There was good attendance including lawyers and representatives from all three countries. || Chair Richard Pena - 2019

Sponsors for the Legal Summit of the Americas

Report | Legal Summit of the Americas

The ABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities developed the concept of an historic gathering of lawyers from Canada, Mexico, and the United States in 2018, establishing a planning committee chaired by Richard Pena from Austin, Texas, and Veronica Marson from Toronto, Canada. The following comprises a summary of the discussions on June 19, 2019, the first day of the Summit. Follow link below to view report.

North American Immigration During COVID-19

PART 1 of 3 | ABA Hispanic Commission's Digital Legal Summit of the Americas 2.0. | This webinar provides an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on immigration in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada and what legal practitioners can expect in this area moving forward. | VIEW WEBINAR & PROGRAM MATERIALS

Environmental Issues in North America During COVID-19

PART 3 of 3 | ABA Hispanic Commission's Digital Legal Summit of the Americas 2.0. | This panel takes a look at energy production, natural resource exploitation, economic prosperity, and environmental conservation issues in remote and northern indigenous communities across North America. The panel provides an update on the current legal frameworks governing indigenous rights and environmental abuses by transnational energy and natural resource extraction companies. | VIEW WEBINAR & PROGRAM MATERIALS

Business and Trade in North America During COVID-19

PART 2 of 3 | ABA Hispanic Commission's Digital Legal Summit of the Americas 2.0. | This webinar takes a look at recent political developments and legal trends affecting business and cross-border industries during COVID-19 in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This webinar features an introduction from ABA Executive Director Jack Rives and features attorneys from Canada, the US, and Mexico. | VIEW WEBINAR & PROGRAM MATERIALS