The summer program has been filled with professional development courses through PowerSummer, jigsaw puzzles, coffee breaks with attorneys, negotiation sessions, attorney spotlights, and so much more! As we wrapped up our last week of the summer associate program,
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Exploring the Perspectives of Summer Associates & Associates
The #AssociateLife @BilzinSumberg blog, published by Bilzin Sumberg, focuses on the experiences and professional development of associates within the firm. It covers topics such as practical advice for summer associates, reflections on legal practice and career growth, insights into the use of artificial intelligence in legal work, and detailed accounts of training exercises like mock real estate transactions. The blog also highlights the firm's culture, mentorship, and collaborative environment, providing a window into the day-to-day life and learning opportunities for associates at Bilzin Sumberg.
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Chinchín! Cuban Cocktails with the Real Estate Group
By Sophia Guzzo
This past Thursday, the Summer Associates and I joined the Real Estate Practice Group for a Cuban Cocktail Mixing Class with Miami Culinary Tours. Armed with mint, soda, and, most importantly, rum, and guided by our host, Grace,…
Home Brewed Connections
By John Trach
One of the most important elements of being a Summer Associate is getting to know the attorneys that make up the firm. Meeting and speaking with the partners and associates of a law firm is an integral way to learn…
The Best of Both Routes: Pro Bono at Bilzin Sumberg
By Alexa Tirse
As law students, we are often told that we have to choose one of two paths for our career trajectories. We can either go the public interest or the private sector route. While we are by no means locked into…
Taking the Fun Online with Virtual Social Events
One of the biggest potential downsides of a virtual summer program is missing out on the day-to-day opportunities to connect with the Bilzin Sumberg family. However, this summer has proven that you can still get to know people and have…
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…
Zoom In: The Summer Program, Work-from-Home Edition
By Sophia Guzzo
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,…
The Summer is (Virtually) Here!!
The summer associates attend their zoom orientation
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 Bar is Six Feet Bigger!
The first year associates with Judge Leifman after taking the Oath of Attorney
Today, I had the pleasure of witnessing the swearing in ceremony of my 16th group of first year associates. Because each swearing in is…
Cultivating a Culture of Professionalism and Service
By Eric Reissi
Week 1 of The Academy is in the books, and Ben, Brianna, and I are looking forward to Week 2. We are especially looking forward to taking the Oath of Admission to the Florida Bar and celebrating with our families…