Young MIAS Leadership:

Brian A. Vaca

Chair, Young MIAS

Counsel, Hughes Hubbard & Reed

Thayane Machin Martinez
Vice Chair, Young MIAS

Associate, Greenberg Traurig

Fernando G. Oyarzun

Vice Chair, Young MIAS

Associate, Shutts & Bowen

Gabriella Lanzas

Academic Liaison, Young MIAS

Associate, Holland & Knight

Alain Acanda

Secretary, Young MIAS,

Associate, Sequor Law

Enrique Molina
Immediate Past Chair, Young MIAS

Associate, White & Case

About Young MIAS

Young MIAS, led by Brian Vaca of Huges Hubbard & Reed LLP (view his MIAS profile here) is Florida’s premiere network for young practitioners and students interested in developing their careers in international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Young MIAS finds its roots and functions as a young professional organization under the auspices of the Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS).

Young MIAS organizes various educational and professional development programs, receptions and other social events to help bring young professionals and students together to exchange ideas and experiences about international arbitration and dispute resolution.

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Young MIAS Events

Young MIAS member spotlights:

Young MIAS Member Spotlight: Jean Paul Roekaert

In addition to maintaining a vibrant practice, Jean Paul is actively involved in the international arbitration community. He serves as Assistant Editor for Investment Arbitration at the Kluwer Arbitration Blog and as a Regional Representative for Young ICCA, where he contributes to academic discussions and helps organize initiatives connecting young arbitration professionals worldwide. Outside of work, Jean Paul is passionate about football and a proud Liverpool FC fan.

Young MIAS Member Spotlight: Alain M. Acanda

A fixture on the young Miami arbitration circuit, Alain was recently featured as the introductory speaker at the June Young MIAS event “The Florida Advantage: Successful Using Section 1782 Discovery in International Disputes.”

Young MIAS Member Spotlight: Fernando G. Oyarzun

Fernando G. Oyarzun, an Associate in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen and a member of the firm’s International Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group. A Miami native and ardent fan, Fernando holds a J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law. His practice focuses on representing international and domestic clients in complex litigation, arbitration, and business transactions...

Young MIAS Member Spotlight: Thayane Machin Martinez

With a background spanning both civil law and common law systems, Thayane is admitted to practice in Brazil and Florida. Her dual legal training enables her to represent clients effectively in matters involving Brazil and other jurisdictions, offering a nuanced approach to complex international disputes. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, Thayane’s language skills are a natural complement to Miami’s multicultural legal landscape, allowing her to communicate seamlessl

Young MIAS Member Spotlight: Renzo Seminario Córdova

Renzo has over 12 years of experience in domestic and international arbitration, particularly in construction disputes. He has represented investors in some of the largest and most important public construction projects in LatAm and Peru, including in industries such as transportation (roads, ports, airports, bridges), irrigation, energy, education, oil, gas and mining. He also has experience dealing with design, EPC, EPCM, BOT, BOOT and FIDIC contracts.

Young MIAS Member Spotlight: Erodita Herrera

Erodita Herrera, an Associate in the Miami office of White & Case and a member of the firm’s best-in-class International Arbitration practice group. Born in New York and raised in Miami, Erodita ventured north for college and law school before returning to the Sunshine State.