Partner and Real Estate Developers co-leader Jack Martins participated in a recent panel discussion at the Luso-American Development Foundation’s (FLAD’s) Conference. Jack’s rountable presentation, “Transatlantic Dialogue – 30 Years of Portuguese-American Cooperation,” was presented along with

• Moderator: Ana Paula Zacarias, Diplomatic Institute
• Paulo Portas, former Deputy Prime Minister (2013-2015), Minister of Foreign Affairs (2011-2015), and Minister of National Defense (2002-2005)
• Rita Rico, US Consul in Ponta Delgada

Under the theme “Azores, From Ocean to Space”, the event brought together political decision-makers, academics and experts in a program that combines historical reflection, debate on current challenges and a focus on science, innovation and sustainability, reinforcing the strategic role of the Azores. In his practice, Jack provides counsel to a broad spectrum of clients including multinational corporations and his panel focused on business cooperation between Portugal and the United States.

FLAD is a Portuguese institution designed to contribute to the national development, through the promotion of scientific, technical, cultural, educational, commercial and business collaboration between Portugal and the United States,