One of the highlights of Bilzin Sumberg’s summer associate program is attending tag-alongs! Tag-alongs are opportunities to sit in on meetings, phone calls, hearings, and other interactions that involve clients, judges, opposing counsel, or other parties. These experiences allow summer associates to see the range of what our attorneys do and get a sense
Summer in the Magic City
A Recipe for Fun: Mystery Basket Cook-Off Challenge with Land Use
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…
Going Beyond Big Law
Bilzin Sumberg interacts with many complex, high-profile cases as a top-performing law firm. From billion-dollar corporation lawsuits to impactful land development deals, the Firm does precisely what one would expect from “Big Law.” Yet, in my opinion, that’s not what impresses me most. While the elaborate negotiations and high…
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’…
Bilzin: An Office of Friendly Faces
I won’t lie—on a spectrum with “cool, calm, collected” on one side and “Nervous Nelly” on the other, I definitely tend to gravitate towards the latter. Additionally, as a 1L who has never worked at a law firm with more than ten employees, I was definitely intimidated by the prospect of leaving the world of…
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…
Embracing the Heat: A Warm Welcome to Our Summer Associates
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…