The Pixar film Ratatouille famously stated, “Anyone can cook.” After attending the Mystery Basket Cook-Off Challenge with the Land Use Department at the Miami-Dade Culinary Institute, I can confirm that at least anyone at Bilzin Sumberg can cook truly delicious food, even under the pressure of a time limit, fierce competition, a large commercial
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Time Flies When You Are Having Fun, or So the Saying Goes…
This week (somehow already) marks the halfway point of our summer associate program, and it is hard to believe how quickly the days have passed. With the realization that our time as summers is limited, it becomes imperative to reflect on the importance of being intentional and proactive with every moment we have left.
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Out of the Office, Into the Diamond: Summer Associates’ Night at the Marlins Game
As the sun set, Bilzin Sumberg’s summer associates and the Real Estate Department exchanged their briefs and contracts for a memorable evening at LoanDepot Park to watch the Miami Marlins take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Seated comfortably in our box, we were able to experience the incredible energy throughout the entire stadium. Despite the Marlins’…
Family Dinner: Bilzin Sumberg Style
Last night, there was no such thing as too many cooks in the kitchen! After work, the Bilzin Sumberg 2023 Summer Associates and alumni of past Summer Associate classes trekked together to partake in a cooking class – and it was no doubt one of the highlights of our summer experience thus far.
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Bilzin Community Service: A Shore Thing
As Mr. 305 himself said, “everyday above ground is a great day.” But plastic pollution in the ocean has been linked to increased levels of greenhouse gas emissions, and rising sea levels, putting at risk our number of days above ground.
The day after World Ocean Day, Summer Associates from firms across Miami gathered at…
How to prepare (and enjoy) the summer rain showers
Summer associateships in Miami are a dream come true for many budding legal professionals. The sun, the beach, the vibrant city life—what’s not to love? But wait! There’s a storm on the horizon, or you woke up and it’s a downpour. Don’t let the summer rain showers dampen your spirits. Instead, let’s dive into how…
Get Oriented: How to Make the Most of the First Week as a Summer Associate
Savannah shared some useful tips in preparing for your first day, the next step is having a great first week as a summer associate. Last year, before my first day at Bilzin Sumberg, I remember wondering what we’d be doing. I wondered if we would do icebreakers and meet attorneys, or maybe start assignments…
Hidden Gems: Reflections, Relationships, & Resources
At the beginning of November, the Associate Committee at Bilzin Sumberg organized an Associate and Of Counsel Day focused on networking, business development, and collaboration. The Committee, consisting of Erin Stafford, Hannah Lidicker, Ellina Berdichevsky, Brianna Sainte, and Alexandra Barshel, started the initiative to build camaraderie among new attorneys and to…
Bilzin Sumberg Cares: 15 Years and Counting
Bilzin Sumberg is “Proud to be Judged by the Company We Keep.”
Over the summer, I had the opportunity to see how that phrase is implemented at the firm on a daily basis. Every attorney I’ve spoken to this summer has reflected on a pro bono matter they worked on while simultaneously handling other complex…
Chopped: Bilzin Sumberg Style
Often, we think something is easy, until it is time to put our money where our mouth is. For me, cooking is a skill that I (thought) I had, so imagine my surprise when the Corporate Practice Group hosted a Mystery Basket Cook Off for the Summer Associates, where we were given random ingredients…