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
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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…
Suits to Sous-Chefs: Cooking Up Collaboration with the Corporate Department

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…
Welcome Reception: Wine and Cheese-ing

After three intensive days of summer associate orientation, Bilzin Sumberg treated us to our first firm event ¬– the Welcome Reception. It was the perfect event to kick off the summer, as it gave us the opportunity to meet and make personal connections with the seasoned attorneys that we will be working with over the…
The Bake Off

Ever since I filled out my dessert survey, I have been eagerly awaiting a special event. I am not referring to my first day interning at Bilzin Sumberg, my first summer associate lunch with Jessica Buchsbaum, or even my first impromptu Joe in the Juice hangout with John Trach. Rather, the only…
Summer Superlatives


As we wrap up our final days at Bilzin Sumberg, we reflect on not only the work we did, but also the relationships we formed along the way. From lunches to practice group events, this summer provided us with the opportunity to engage in many different aspects of life at Bilzin Sumberg.
Continuing upon…