2025 IBA Annual Conference in Toronto

Holland & Knight is participating in the 2025 International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference in Toronto. Our team looks forward to connecting with international clients and contacts at this year's event in one of Canada's largest cities and business hubs. We are thrilled to be attending and participating in the IBA Conference, a cornerstone gathering for international legal professionals.

Agenda

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Trade in North America: Impact of the Presidential and Federal Elections on the 2026 Review of the USCMA 
9:30 - 10:45 a.m. ET 
International Trade attorney Turenna Ramirez will address how leadership changes in the United States, Canada and Mexico may shape the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), taking into account the groundbreaking company-level labor oversight incorporate into the last revisions and previewing what to expect this round.

Friday, November 7, 2025

Rule of Law Symposium: Civility and the Legal Profession
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Construction attorney Robert Bernstein's panel will explore the effects that the smartphone and social media era, coupled with post‑pandemic social isolation and remote work, has on the legal profession, including concerns over lawfare and threats to the rule of law. He will also outline practical steps for lawyers and regulators to mitigate conflict and support a healthier civic discourse.