The purpose of the International Law Section is to promote the objective and standards of professionalism of the Houston Bar Association within the field of International Law. This Section comprises international law practitioners.
2025-2026 Section Officers
Chair
Sergio V. Leal, Leal PLLC
Chair-Elect
Grace Haidar, Aramco Americas
Immediate Past Chair
Angela Di Blasi, Tricon International Ltd
Secretary
Julianne Jaquith, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Treasurer
Enrique Jaramillo, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
Council Members
Daniel Ávila II, Reed Smith LLP
Julia Valencia, Topsoe
Rafael Boza, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Sudan Maccio, PetroTal Corp.
Cecilia Ibarra - van Oostenrijk, Blank Rome LLP
William Russell, Reed Smith LLP
Judge Marieke, International Arbitrator
Yurima Grace, Ecopetrol
Daniela Bravo, King & Spalding
Member Details
Section Members: 135
Section Dues: $40
Meetings
No charge to students in groups of fewer than 10
History of International Law Section Chairs
Bylaws of the International Law Section
Read about the HBA International Law Section in the January/February 2024 Issue of The Houston Lawyer
