Last week, the land-use group had their summer event, a boat tour of Biscayne Bay and Stiltsville with History Miami’s resident historian, Dr. Paul George. We all met up at the marina at Bayside, hopped on a boat, and off we went. As soon as we pulled out of the marina, Dr. George began
Social Events
Bilzin Takes The Florida Keys
Things are starting to heat up… and I don’t just mean the weather. The Summer Program here at Bilzin Sumberg is in full swing! This past weekend, the Summer Associates were invited to Mitch Widom’s house in The Keys for a party with the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, and there couldn’t have been…
For the Culture
The most impressive thing about 1450 Brickell isn’t the lavish furniture, the assortment of food within walking distance, or its proximity to the water- it’s the culture. When I was applying to law firms for this summer, I received a lot of advice from classmates, alum, and especially career services, about what makes a firm…
Cooking & Connecting: Reflections on Our Third Week

Last Thursday evening, Bilzin Sumberg’s 2022 Summer Associates donned aprons and took part in an interactive cooking demonstration at Two Chefs. With the help of the restaurant’s cooks, we each prepared a dish for our group’s dinner. The menu featured…
Real Fun with the Real Estate Group
This past Thursday the Bilzin Sumberg Real Estate Practice Group hosted an event for the Summer Associates at Top Golf in Miami Gardens. Sharing food, drinks, and the game of golf made the Summers feel like part of the team already!
While some of us were better suited to chatting and enjoying a beautiful Miami…
Making a Difference: The Beach Cleanup
Every year, tons of plastic ends up in the ocean and the thought is that, by the year 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than there are fish. With this thought in mind, it was a rewarding experience as a summer associate at Bilzin Sumberg to provide assistance to the local community…
Setting the Tone
The first week at Bilzin has started the summer off on a high note! Let’s start Da Capo (“from the beginning”). We were graciously invited to kick off the summer at the firm’s 2022 annual party. The warm reception we received that night assured me that the summer was going to be a positive experience.…
The Last Hurrah: Fajitas & Golf

Today I write my final blog as a Summer Associate at Bilzin Sumberg.
For the last hurrah of the Summer Program, all of the Summer Associates were back together again. It felt…
Demystifying Legal Speak: A Drafting Seminar with Real Estate

Last Friday, the summer associates and I participated in a drafting seminar led by Real Estate Practice Group partners, Tim DeKeyser and Marty Schwartz. This seminar focused on the importance of clear and concise prose that is free of legalese, ambiguities, and inconsistencies. Typically, in oral conversation, real estate lawyers are able to express…
Continuing Competitive Streaks with Two Truths Kahoot!

If there’s one thing I’ve learned this summer, it’s that competition runs deep at Bilzin Sumberg. No, that’s not in reference to the work environment, which…