My computer chimed shortly after two o’clock. It was an email notification from Jessica announcing that it was time to schedule our end-of-summer reviews. During our
A Sweet Deal: Reviews, Closing, and Tag Along Opportunities
Terrarium Building: the Bilzin Sumberg Summer Experience
With nearly an entire week under our belts—and feeling adequately oriented—the Bilzin Sumberg 2021 Summer Associates had
Zooming Through Orientation: A Swift Start to the Summer
This year, we kicked off the Summer Associate Program at Bilzin Sumberg with a warm welcome from Jessica Buchsbaum, Betsi Cobas, and Jay Sakalo. The Summer Associates and I logged into our next virtual orientation session, and we were honored
Hello, Summer!
Today, we are excited to kick off our summer associate program!
This summer looks a little different than previous summers but we are excited for a hybrid program
Real Estate Mock Transaction: Exotic Edition
This year marks the thirteenth year of the Mock Real Estate Transaction at Bilzin Sumberg. But unlike in years past, the Summer Associates and I were not huddled in a large conference room, talking strategy. Instead, we were grouped in Zoom breakout rooms, fleshing out what was most important to the client and how
Zoom In: The Summer Program, Work-from-Home Edition
This week, my fellow Summer Associates and I started our much-anticipated positions at Bilzin Sumberg. While the coronavirus is keeping us away from the office and out of the Courthouse, Jessica and Betsi have planned an engaging and robust, albeit untraditional, Summer Program. On our opening Zoom call, Jessica and Jay welcomed the six
The Summer is (Virtually) Here!!
Today, we are excited to kick off our virtual summer associate program!
This summer looks a little different than previous summers but, we know the Bilzin Sumberg culture transcends our physical office. The summer associates can expect a great balance of substantive work, training,
Winner, Winner, Chicken . . . Dance?
Last night we had our last practice group outing, and it was awesome. The Real Estate group’s summer associate event was a scavenger hunt in Brickell City Center. We were divided into four teams and the goal
“If I Had More Time, I Would Have Written A Shorter Letter”
“If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” – Blaise Pascal.
“I am sorry Judge, I would have written a shorter brief if I had more time.” – The untrained legal writer.
While I quote the latter somewhat tongue in cheek, the reality is that inattention to legal writing will
The Annual Summer Associate Golf Tournament (aka “The Masters”)
It’s hard to believe, but the end of the summer program at Bilzin Sumberg is fast approaching! We’ve enjoyed 6 weeks of happy hours, lunches, and creative after-work events that have kept us on our toes (ahem axe throwing) and provided us with valuable opportunities to