At Bilzin Sumberg, between the substantive assignments, attorney tag-alongs, and packed calendar of firm events, one unwritten rule quietly reigns supreme: lunch.
While nobody will hand you a checklist or mandate it, the firm advocates for summer associates to grab lunch with as many attorneys as possible throughout the program. With two-thirds of the
One of the great things about Summers at Bilzin Sumberg is the opportunity to spend time with the attorneys from each of the firm’s practice groups outside of the office. Last week, the Real Estate team treated the summer associates to a murder mystery night at Coral House Italian Restaurant. Upon arriving, each of the
My first two weeks at Bilzin Sumberg have been nothing short of amazing. Between orientation, training sessions, meeting my mentor, and diving into my first assignments, the days have flown by in the best possible way. One highlight so far was last Thursday’s cooking class at Two Chefs, where past and present summer associates
Each year, Bilzin Sumberg arranges for its summer associates to attend a breakfast with judges from the Southern District of Florida. In honor of that tradition, Bilzin’s summers travel a few blocks down Brickell Ave, sit with associates summering at firms all across Miami, and enjoy a continental breakfast before receiving advice from the judges.
As the 2025 Bilzin Sumberg Summer Associate Program comes to a close, it’s a great time to share some practical advice for next year’s class. The summer flies by quickly, and knowing a few key tips can make all the difference in making the most of your experience. Here’s a guide based on what the
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
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
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.
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
This week, the summer associates and the corporate department joined forces in the kitchen for a mystery cooking challenge that turned out to be one of the most creative (and delicious) team building exercises I have ever participated in.
We met at the prestigious Miami Culinary Institute, where we were welcomed with refreshments and