It’s a fantastic time to be embracing the heat in south Florida, with our very own Miami Heat heading back to the NBA finals!
We are equally
Embracing the Heat: A Warm Welcome to Our Summer Associates
Relationships to Last
Over the course of the summer program at Bilzin Sumberg, there have been some incredible opportunities to learn, grow, and build relationships. Though there are countless things that I could express my appreciation for, I want to take this opportunity to discuss how wonderful it has been to be a part of this incredible
Sunny Days Ahead
Today, we are thrilled to welcome our 2022 Summer Associates! They’ll be spending the next couple of days in orientation and will be ready to share their summer experience right here. After two years of a fully virtual summer program, we look forward to mostly in person summer program with meaningful assignments, tag along opportunities,
Terrarium Building: the Bilzin Sumberg Summer Experience
With nearly an entire week under our belts—and feeling adequately oriented—the Bilzin Sumberg 2021 Summer Associates had
Real Estate Mock Transaction: Exotic Edition
This year marks the thirteenth year of the Mock Real Estate Transaction at Bilzin Sumberg. But unlike in years past, the Summer Associates and I were not huddled in a large conference room, talking strategy. Instead, we were grouped in Zoom breakout rooms, fleshing out what was most important to the client and how
The Summer is (Virtually) Here!!
Today, we are excited to kick off our virtual summer associate program!
This summer looks a little different than previous summers but, we know the Bilzin Sumberg culture transcends our physical office. The summer associates can expect a great balance of substantive work, training,
“If I Had More Time, I Would Have Written A Shorter Letter”
“If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” – Blaise Pascal.
“I am sorry Judge, I would have written a shorter brief if I had more time.” – The untrained legal writer.
While I quote the latter somewhat tongue in cheek, the reality is that inattention to legal writing will
Sherlock v. Moriarty: Ready, Set, Escape!
To say that the summer program has ended on a high is an understatement. Tuesday kicked off the showdown between team Sherlock and team Moriarty. I’m referring to one of the most anticipated summer events of the program, The Great Escape Challenge! The Real Estate practice group, along with us summer associates, split into
Learning from Lawyers over Lunch: The Life of a Summer Associate
One of my primary objectives coming into the summer was to establish a plan of action for my future, both at Bilzin Sumberg and in the Miami community. Of course, at the top of the list was figuring out which of the firm’s prestigious Practice Groups I would prioritize, but I also wanted to put myself on a path to career development and community entrenchment that would carry me for the duration of my career. Over two-thirds of the way through the summer, I can confidently say that the summer associate program has helped me to accomplish this goal through meaningful work with substantive feedback and consistent attorney mentorship opportunities. Everyday has proven to be a new chance for us to learn, grow, and have fun, and Bilzin Sumberg could not be more welcoming in helping us to feel at home while providing us with a practical dose of real legal work.
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Law Students & Sun! Summer Has Begun!
We are so excited to welcome our 2018 Summer Associates. I wanted to take a moment to officially introduce them on the blog. Right after orientation, they will be sharing the next nine weeks with you