Selected to Best Lawyers in America 2025
Ava Borrasso was recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2025 for International Arbitration–Commercial, Arbitration and Commercial Litigation.
Visiting Professorship in Hungary
Ava Borrasso C.Arb completed a two-week visiting professorship at the University of Debrecen, the oldest institution of higher education in Hungary
CIArb Publishes Article on Crypto Disputes
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators published an article co-authored by Ava Borrasso and Katherine Smith Dedrick in its March eSolver Issue.
Indian Journal of Arbitration Law Publishes Borrasso Article On Arbitrator Bias and Evident Partiality
Ava Borrasso’s article has been published by the Indian Journal of Arbitration Law (IJAL) in its February 2024 issue
Appointed as a Director of MIAS
Ava Borrasso C.Arb, FCIArb has been named a Director of the Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS).
Selected to SIAC Reserve Panel of Arbitrators
Ava Borrasso C.Arb has been appointed to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre’s (SIAC) Reserve Panel of Arbitrators.
Speaker at ICDR Conference at Miami Arbitration Week
Ava Borrasso C.Arb and ICDR Panelist was a speaker at the ICDR’s Conference at Miami Arbitration Week.
Sponsor Kickoff Event for Inaugural Miami Arbitration Week
The Inaugural Miami Arbitration Week Kickoff Event was on Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Firm Recognized by Best Law Firms 2024
Borrasso Arbitration & DR was selected by U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms” 2024 for International Arbitration – Commercial Tier 1 (regional) and Tier 3 (national) and and Commercial Litigation Tier 2 (regional).
Selected to Best Lawyers in America 2024
Ava Borrasso was recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2024 in three categories: International Arbitration–Commercial, Arbitration and Commercial Litigation.
Super Lawyer in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Ava Borrasso C.Arb was selected to Super Lawyers 2023 for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Faculty at ABA International Arbitration Masterclass
Ava Borrasso C.Arb participated as faculty at the ABA International Law Section “International Arbitration Skills Masterclass” that took place virtually
Lexology Publishes Article on Vacatur Standards in USA
On behalf of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Ava Borrasso’s article titled was published in Lexology on April 27, 2023.
Borrasso Presents to CIArb-NAB
As part of its ongoing “Ask an Arbitrator” series, Ava Borrasso participated in a webinar hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, North America Branch on March 25, 2023.
Borrasso Presents to Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Ava Borrasso was a speaker at a webinar presented by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrator as part of its Ongoing Learning Series on February 28, 2023.
Volunteer Arbitrator
Ava Borrasso served as an arbitrator judging the Annual Richard DeWitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot in Miami.
YAR Publishes Borrasso Article on International Arbitration
“What Now? Preliminary Thoughts on Obtaining Evidence in the U.S. under Section 7 of the Federal Arbitration Act in the Aftermath of ZF Automotive” has been published by Young Arbitration Review in its January 2023 issue.
Re-elected to the Executive Committee of CIArb North America Branch
Ava Borrasso C.Arb was re-elected to the Executive Committee of CIArb North America Branch as Vice Chair Membership.
2022 in Review
In 2022, Ava Borrasso C.Arb had the opportunity to expand her practice in international arbitration through new panels.
Selected to CAfA Panel of Arbitrators
Ava Borrasso C.Arb has been impaneled as an Arbitrator of the Court of Arbitration for Art.
November News – Firm Recognized by Best Law Firms 2023
Ava J Borrasso, P.A. was selected by U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms” 2023 for the dual categories of International Arbitration – Commercial and Commercial Litigation in Miami, Florida.
October Events – Guest Lecturer
Ava Borrasso C.Arb was a guest lecturer on the subject of international arbitration at Florida International University College of Law on October 26, 2022.
Appointment to CIArb’s Presidential Panel of Arbitrators
Ava Borrasso C.Arb has been appointed to the Chartered Institute's Presidential Panel of Arbitrators.
Selected to Best Lawyers in America 2023
Ava Borrasso was recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2023 for International Arbitration–Commercial and Commercial Litigation.
Attains Chartered Arbitrator Status
Ava Borrasso has attained Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb) status with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators based in London with global branches.
Selected to BVI IAC Panel of Arbitrators
Ava Borrasso has been appointed to the Panel of Arbitrators of the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre.
Selected to Super Lawyers
Ava Borrasso was selected to Super Lawyers 2022 for International practice. She is one of 28 lawyers so designated in the state of Florida.
ABA Magazine Publishes Interview on International Arbitration Developments
The ABA Dispute Resolution Magazine published Ava Borrasso’s interview of Lucy Greenwood and Michael Mcilwrath titled “Puppies and Kittens and Developments in International Arbitration.”
Ava Borrasso FCIArb re-elected to the Executive Committee of CIArb North America Branch
Borrasso re-elected to Executive Committee of CIArb North America Branch as Vice Chair Membership and to the Board of Directors for CIArb North America Branch.
Borrasso Presents on The Evolution of Remote Proceedings in ADR
Ava Borrasso FCIArb presented “The Evolution of Dispute Resolution” addressing the use of virtual hearings in arbitration, both international and domestic, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The distinguished panel was organized and presented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Federal Bar Association on December 1, 2021.
Firm recognized by Best Law Firms 2022
Ava J Borrasso, P.A. was selected by U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms” 2022 for the dual categories of International Arbitration – Commercial and Commercial Litigation in Miami, Florida.
Selected to Best Lawyers in America 2021
Ava Borrasso was recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2022 for International Arbitration–Commercial and Commercial Litigation
Selected to Super Lawyers
Ava Borrasso was selected to Super Lawyers 2021 for International practice. She is one of 26 lawyers so designated in Florida.
Interviewed by CIArb for International Women in ADR Campaign
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators presented a series of interviews for International Women’s Day.
Lexology Publishes Article on Third Party Funding
On behalf of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Ava Borrasso’s article on Developments Third Party Funding Disclosures was published.
ABA Committee Publishes Borrasso Article
“Recent Developments in Third Party Funding Disclosures: A Concrete Move Toward Greater Transparency in Commercial Arbitration” was published in the winter issue of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution’s Arbitration Committee Newsletter.
Firm Recognized by Best Law Firms 2021
Ava J Borrasso, P.A. was selected by U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms” 2021 for International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation in Miami, Florida.
Selected to Executive Committee of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, North America Branch
Ava Borrasso FCIArb has been elected as Vice Chair, Membership of the Executive Committee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, North America Branch.
Kluwer Arbitration Blog Publishes Borrasso’s Post on U.S. Vacatur Standards
On October 16, 2020, Kluwer Arbitration Blog published Ava Borrasso’s post titled “One Size Does Not Fit All: US Circuit Court Declines to Apply Domestic FAA Vacatur Clause to International Award.”
Joins Editorial Board
Ava Borrasso FCIArb has become a member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution’s Editorial Board for the Dispute Resolution Magazine.
ABA Magazine publishes Borrasso’s Article on Third Party Funding
The ABA Dispute Resolution Magazine Published Ava Borrasso’s article on titled “Third-Party Funding: Relationships, Relevance, and Recent US Court Analysis.” The article appears in the Fall 2020 issue, Volume 26, No 3 of the ABA Dispute Resolution magazine.
Selected to Best Lawyers in America 2021
Ava Borrasso FCIArb was recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2020 in two categories: International Arbitration – Commercial and Commercial Litigation.
Recognition by WWL for Arbitration
Ms. Borrasso was recognized by Who’s Who Legal for Arbitration in Florida. The full listing may be accessed here.
Selected to 2020 Super Lawyers for International Practice
For the sixth straight year, Ava Borrasso was selected to the 2020 Super Lawyers for International practice. She is one of just 24 lawyers so designated in Florida.
Borrasso Presents on Third Party Funding & Interim Relief
Ava Borrasso presented as part of the panel addressing “8 Innovative Arbitration Trends: A New Practice And Ethical Landscape” at the ABA Dispute Resolution Virtual Spring Conference
IBA Publishes Borrasso Article on Third Party Funding
The IBA published Ava Borrasso’s article titled “Champerty re-emerges: an overview of recent US Circuit Court rulings on third-party funding”
2019 in Review
In 2019, Ava Borrasso had the opportunity to address a variety of international arbitration issues with esteemed colleagues and practitioners from around the globe.
Firm Recognized by Best Law Firms 2020
Ava J Borrasso, P.A. was selected by U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms” 2020 for Commercial Litigation in Miami.
Borrasso Presents on Corruption in International Arbitration at São Paulo Arbitration Week
Ava Borrasso presented “Corruption in Arbitration and the Arbitral Tribunal’s Limits” at the CAM-CCBC Arbitration Congress, in São Paulo, Brazil on October 21, 2019. The panel of distinguished international practitioners from Miami, São Paulo, Lima, London and New York addressed current issues in dealing with potential corruption issues in the arena of international arbitration.
Borrasso Presents on International Arbitration at YAR 2.0 Conference in Lisbon
Ava Borrasso presented “Welcome to Miami or Welcome to São Paulo?” Discussing Arbitration in Latin America” at the second Young Arbitration Review Conference held in Lisbon on October 10-12, 2019. The panel of distinguished international practitioners from Miami and São Paulo discussed procedures and recent trends in Latin American arbitration proceedings in these seats.
Borrasso Presents on Arbitration & Mediation
Ava Borrasso presented “A Debate: Best Practices and Pitfalls in Mediation and Arbitration” to the IADC at its Regional Meeting. The 100 year Regional Meeting was jointly simulcast in Sao Paulo and Miami on September 27, 2019.
Selected to Best Lawyers in America 2020
Ava Borrasso FCIArb was recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2020 for International Arbitration – Commercial and Commercial Litigation. The listing is available here. Selection for Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review by leading lawyers within the same legal practice area and geographic location.
Kluwer Arbitration Blog Publishes Borrasso Post on Corruption in International Arbitration
On July 18, 2019, Kluwer Arbitration Blog published Ava Borrasso’s article on the use of U.S. discovery to obtain evidence related to corruption allegations in international arbitration. The post is titled “The Intersection of Corruption in International Arbitration and Discovery Pursuant to 28 USC § 1782” and is available here.
Selected to 2019 Super Lawyers for International Practice
Ava J Borrasso was selected to the 2019 Super Lawyers for International practice as one of just 28 lawyers so designated in Florida.
Borrasso Presents on Emergency & Interim Measures at AAA/ICDR Roundtable
Ava Borrasso presented "Emergency Measures of Protection & Interim Measures" in connection with domestic and international arbitration ...
Selected to Board of Directors of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, North America Branch
Ava Borrasso has been named a member of the Board of Directors of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, North America Branch.
Borrasso Interviewed in New ABA Podcast
As part of a new podcast series by the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, Ava Borrasso was interviewed on seeking interim measures in arbitration. The podcast is in advance of the upcoming ABA DR annual meeting in Minneapolis where she will present “How to Obtain and Enforce Emergency and Interim Relief in U.S. and International...
Borrasso Participates in International Roundtable on Arbitration and Corruption
Ava Borrasso participated in a roundtable discussion on arbitration and corruption in New York on March 8, 2019. The roundtable was comprised of esteemed counsel and experts from France, Canada, the UK and USA. The free-wheeling format drew on the experience and participation of attendees discussing key trends in fraud, corruption and international dispute resolution,...
Borrasso Presents on Corruption in International Arbitration
Ava Borrasso addressed Corruption in International Arbitration with a panel of international arbitrators on February 22, 2019 in Miami. The panel was presented as part of the ICDR Arbitration Track of the iLaw2019 Global Forum on International Law.
Law360 Publishes Borrasso Article on Public Policy Defense
Ava Borrasso authored “Public Policy Defense Rarely Bars Arbitral Award Enforcement” published by Law360 on January 30, 2019.
The article surveys 2018 U.S. court treatment of assertion of the public policy defense to enforcement of international arbitration awards. . . .
YAR Publishes Borrasso Article on International Arbitration
Ava Borrasso’s article has been published...
IBA Publishes Borrasso Article on International Arbitration
The Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association published Ava Borrasso’s article titled “Recent U.S. Court of Appeals Rulings on Interim Relief Pending International Arbitration Proceedings” in October 2018. The article discusses recent US court decisions involving pre-award writs of attachment. The IBA newsletter is a bi-annual publication of the Arbitration Committee and provides information...
Borrasso Quoted on Perspective in International Arbitration
Ava Borrasso FCIArb was quoted in the International Law News, a publication of the ABA Section of International Law, on her perspective regarding interim measures in support of international arbitration proceedings.
Selected to Best Lawyers in America 2019
Ava Borrasso FCIArb was recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2019 for Commercial Litigation. Selection for Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review by leading lawyers within the same legal practice area and geographic location.
Selected to 2018 Super Lawyers for International Practice
Ava J Borrasso was named to the 2018 Super Lawyers in the International practice area as one of 35 lawyers so designated in Florida.
International Bar Association Publishes Borrasso Article on International Discovery
The IBA International Litigation News published Ava Borrasso’s article titled “Overview of Recent Developments in Section 1782 of Title 28 of the United States Code” in its May 2018 issue.
Borrasso Speaks at ABA Section of International Law Conference
Ava Borrasso addressed privilege in international proceedings and dispute resolution clauses in cross-border agreements...
Borrasso Moderates Panel on Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in New York
Ava Borrasso moderated a panel of international lawyers in an interactive presentation...
Kluwer Arbitration Blog Publishes Borrasso Post on Consent Awards
On April 6, 2018, the Kluwer Arbitration Blog published Ava Borrasso’s post on the enforcement of consent awards in international arbitration proceedings.
Borrasso Participates in Twitter Panel on Ethics in International Arbitration
Ava Borrasso participated in the second Twitter Panel hosted by the Society of Construction Law Australia and the Society of Construction Law North America on March 21, 2018. The topic of the panel was Ethics in International Arbitration – Regional Perspectives with perspectives of arbitrators and arbitration practitioners from North America, the UK and Australia....
Borrasso serves as Arbitrator at Vis Pre-Moot
Ava Borrasso served as an arbitrator judging the Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Pre-Moot in Miami. The event was hosted by the Florida Bar International Law Section.
Law360 Publishes Borrasso Article on International Arbitration
Ava Borrasso authored “International Arbitration Will Keep Thriving Despite Trump Agenda” published by Law360 on January 25, 2018.
Florida Court Rules #Arbitration Clause Applies Retroactively & Defers to Arbitrator to Rule on Validity of Agreement
A U.S. district court recently ruled in favor of a defendant employer on its motion to stay and compel a domestic arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).
Ava Borrasso Attains FCIArb in International Arbitration
Ava Borrasso has been admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators for International Arbitration. Fellowship is the…
Pleased to Volunteer with ABA for #DisasterRelief
The firm is pleased to volunteer through the American Bar Association’s Program to provide free legal answers to Florida...
Application of Forum Non Conveniens to Foreign Forum Selection Clauses
Does application of the federal doctrine of forum non conveniens vary according to whether a forum selection clause calls...
ABA Magazine publishes Borrasso’s Article on Arbitration Awards
The ABA Dispute Resolution Magazine Publishes Ava Borrasso’s article on reasoned awards as interpreted by US Courts in the…
Selected to 2017 Super Lawyers in International practice
Ava J Borrasso was named to the 2017 Super Lawyers in the International practice area as one of 30 lawyers...
YAR publishes Ava Borrasso’s Article on International Litigation
Ava Borrasso contributes “Significant Developments in International Litigation By Way of 28 USC § 1782” to Young Arbitration Review’s…
Admitted to ICDR Panel of Arbitrators
Ava Borrasso has been admitted to the Panel of Arbitrators for the International Centre for Dispute Resolution...
Borrasso Quoted on International Privilege in the Wake of the Panama Papers
Ava Borrasso was quoted by Tax Notes addressing the application of privilege in the context of international litigation. The…
Ava Borrasso Participates in Global Pound Conference
Ava Borrasso participates in the Global Pound Conference in Miami. The Global Pound Conference addresses the future of…
Ava Borrasso Presents on International Litigation to IFTTA
Ava Borrasso presented “Extraterritorial Application of 28 U.S.C. § 1782 to Obtain Documents from Affiliates Abroad” at the IFTTA North...
Ava Borrasso Moderates a Panel on International Business at the 2017 iLaw Global Forum on International Law
Ava Borrasso moderated a panel of distinguished international lawyers on the topic of “International Business Expansion from the United States”...
11th Circuit Affirms Extraterritorial Discovery to Assist International Proceeding & Production of Documents Held by Affiliates Abroad
In a case of first impression in the circuit (Sergeeva), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed an order granting extraterritorial discovery...
2d Circuit Joins 11th Circuit in Addressing Scope of “Reasoned Award”
The level of detail required in an arbitration award is determined in large part by the agreement of the parties...
Florida District Court Rules Denial of Discovery Does Not Warrant Vacatur of International Arbitration Award
Sural (Barbados) Ltd. and the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (“GORTT”) entered into an agreement…
International Sale of Goods – Does Failure to Assert the CISG in Litigation Operate as Waiver?
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (the “CISG”) was adopted in 1980 and ratified...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Extraterritorial Application of 28 USC § 1782 to Aid Asset Recovery in Case of First Impression
In an issue of first impression in the Circuit, the Eleventh Circuit upheld extraterritorial...
Ava Borrasso Publishes ABA Article on Privilege & International Implications
Ava Borrasso authored “Privilege and International Implications against the Backdrop of the Panama Papers” in the July 2016 issue of...
Selected to Florida Trend’s 2016 Legal Elite in International practice
Ava J. Borrasso was selected to Florida Trend’s 2016 Legal Elite in the...
International Discovery via 28 USC § 1782 and Proportionality
The Third Circuit recently addressed the interplay between the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and…
Selected to the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers in International practice
Ava J. Borrasso was named to the 2016 Florida Super Lawyers in the International practice area as…
Did You Know Miami Has An International Commercial Arbitration Court?
Miami is one of just a few US jurisdictions with a designated state court that…
Ava Borrasso Co-Authors Chapter on Construction Loan Agreements
Ava Borrasso co-authored a chapter on “Lender Liability Issues Arising from Construction Loan Agreements” in…
Inability to Pay Does Not Stop International Arbitration
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed an issue of first impression - whether a party can prevent an…
Confirmation of International Arbitration Award Barred by Collateral Estoppel
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the dismissal of a second petition to confirm an…
FINRA or JAMS – Can Regulatory Arbitration Be Waived by Agreement Providing for Private Arbitration?
The Second Circuit recently addressed whether private arbitration could proceed…
When Forum Selection Clauses in Multiple Agreements Collide – Court or International Arbitration?
A New York appellate court recently upheld a forum selection clause providing for…
Ava Borrasso Presents on International Business Expansion to the ABA in Montreal
Ava Borrasso addressed enforcing and protecting rights overseas as part of a panel presentation on “Expanding Abroad from the…
Ava J Borrasso Publishes ABA Article on Key Clauses in Cross-Border Commercial Deals
Ava J Borrasso authored “Considerations Regarding So-Called Boilerplate Clauses in Cross-Border Commercial Transactions” published in the March 2016 Business Visions...
Ava J Borrasso Presents on International Arbitration to IFTTA
Ava J Borrasso presented “The Use of International Arbitration in Resolving Cross-Border Travel and Tourism Disputes” at the International Forum…
Ava Borrasso Moderates a Panel on Trends in International Litigation at the ABA Americas Forum in Miami
Ava Borrasso moderated a distinguished panel of international practitioners in an interactive Q & A presentation titled “The Rise of…
Admitted to AAA Roster of Arbitrators
Ava Borrasso has been admitted to the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Arbitrators to serve on…
Ava J Borrasso, P.A. Opens in Miami
ILS member Ava Borrasso brings 25 years of legal experience handling complex legal matters to her new practice concentrating on…