As part of our summer associate program, we had the exciting opportunity to participate in a Real Estate Mock Transaction that combined hands-on legal training with a fun and creative storyline inspired by Wicked.
The fictional scenario involved Elphaba (portrayed by Devin Amdursky) purchasing a plot of land in Miami from Glinda (portrayed by
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Blink and You’ll Miss It: How a Summer at Bilzin Sumberg Flew By
When I first heard that the summer associate program would “fly by,” I smiled politely but inwardly assumed that was just something people say. Now, with the summer winding down, I can confirm—it really does fly. Part of this I attribute to having the opportunity to work on fascinating projects with associates and partners of…
Creativity Beyond the Courtroom: Exploring the Miami Design District

This week, the 2025 Summer Associate Class visited one of Miami’s most iconic neighborhoods: the Design District. The Miami Design District is an internationally recognized hub of art, design, architecture, and—of course—luxury retail. It also happens to be a long-standing Bilzin Sumberg client.
During our visit, we learned about the history of the Design District…
Packing with a Purpose: Giving Back at Feeding South Florida
On Friday, June 13, the 2025 Summer Associate class, along with Jessica Buchsbaum, joined a dozen other South Florida law firms for a volunteer day at Feeding South Florida.
Feeding South Florida is the region’s largest food bank. It serves Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties and partners with nearly 500…
Full Circle and Full Plates: Cooking with Bilzin Sumberg’s Finest
This week, the 2025 Summer Associate class enjoyed an evening that combined delicious food with career inspiration. Bilzin Sumberg hosted us at Two Chefs for a cooking class and family-style dinner, joined by attorneys who, like us, began their journeys as summer associates at Bilzin Sumberg.
We were struck by how many of these…
CABA Pro Bono Clinic: Empowering Youth in Our Community
On June 3rd, the summer associates had the privilege of participating in the Pro Bono Clinic organized by Bilzin Sumberg and the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), an experience that reaffirmed the profound impact legal professionals can have on their communities. The clinic focused on assisting undocumented minors—who have endured neglect, abuse, or abandonment—in…
Dolphins Day
I was in a great mood during the forty minute bus ride from Brickell to Miami Gardens. We had just finished our birthday celebration for Ashton where I devoured multiple Bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes (no calories on Ashton’s birthday!), and I had been receiving incredible date night recommendations throughout the entirety of the ride.
Back in Business: A Summer Associate’s Return to the Real World
After spending seven years in the working world before heading to law school, I wasn’t sure what it would feel like to press pause on a full-time career and dive into textbooks and cold calls. As rewarding (and intense) as my 1L year was, by the time May rolled around, I was more than ready…
Billable Hours (and Bytes?): AI and the Summer Associate Experience
With the potential for disastrous results when used incorrectly, it is easy to see why a law firm would approach the use of AI in practice with trepidation and wariness. However, in the short two weeks since starting at the firm, I have seen how Bilzin Sumberg stands ready to harness the potential that…
Not Just Legal Advice: How Mentorship Shapes the Summer
One of the most meaningful aspects of the summer associate experience at Bilzin Sumberg has been the firm’s emphasis on mentorship. From the very first day of orientation, each summer associate was thoughtfully paired with a mentor aligned with their practice area of interest. Since then, regular lunches, coffee chats, and impromptu hallway conversations have…


