Michael Diaz, Jr. has been appointed to serve as a member of the Board of the International Trade Consortium (ITC) of the  Miami-Dade Beacon Council.

His appointment will strengthen the ITC’s mission and align with the County’s international and industrial trade priorities. Key qualifications include:

• International Litigation & Trade Expertise: Recognized by Legal500, Chambers, Best Lawyers, Latinvex, and Global Investigations Review among the leading lawyers in international arbitration, white-collar defense, and compliance. His work spans complex arbitration, financial fraud, FCPA and OFAC compliance, international asset recovery, and anti-money laundering.

• Business & Legal Leadership: Global Managing Partner of a leading Miami-based international law firm, advising clients on corporate strategy, cross-border finance, and regulatory investigations, with a record of multimillion-dollar recoveries for U.S. receivers, financial institutions, and fraud victims.

Mr. Diaz’s distinguished career and international recognition will bring valued expertise to the ITC, furthering Miami-Dade’s role as a global hub for trade, investment, and commerce.

As the official economic development organization for Miami-Dade County, The Miami-Dade Beacon Council supports businesses looking to relocate or expand to Greater Miami with comprehensive support and guidance.

It is the County’s official economic development partnership, focused on driving a more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive economy for Greater Miami. Since 1985, The Beacon Council has attracted more than 160,000 new jobs and $8.4 billion in investments to the region.