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Our Commitment To

Attorney Training and Development

  • Overview
  • Partner Development
  • Associate Development
  • Pro Bono

Bilzin Sumberg is dedicated to providing a solid foundation for the career growth of its attorneys by encouraging and supporting their professional development through firm-led initiatives and programs. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities at every level of practicing attorney, from junior associates to seasoned partners. All educational and professional development programs are designed to enhance a broad range of skills , whether related to best practices for building a professional network, the enhancement of leadership capabilities, or deepening of legal knowledge. 

To that end, Bilzin Sumberg’s offerings include mentorship programs, an associate committee, a training academy for first year associates, and ongoing pro bono opportunities that strengthen practitioner skills and grow community involvement. The core of the firm’s professional development for partners is Bilzin Sumberg University, a 12-month leadership development program designed to address critical competencies for Bilzin Sumberg partners to augment their success. On this site, you will find news and information about Bilzin Sumberg’s robust professional development programs.

Partner Development

Bilzin Sumberg University

Bilzin Sumberg prioritizes the professional growth and development of its attorneys, investing in the next generation of leaders and equipping them with the resources to augment their success. Bilzin Sumberg University supports this goal by introducing fundamental leadership theories, providing examples of those principals in practice, and allowing participants to test how those principles can be applied and translated to their practice and their roles as leaders within the firm. Read more about the program here.

Associate Development

Mentorship Program

Direct one-on-one training and mentoring from partners provided through the opportunity to be fully immersed as a member of a matter team. Read more about the Mentorship Program and our 2023 Mentor of the Year. 

Community Involvement

Pro Bono

Our communities face a myriad of opportunities and challenges, and it is our pleasure to place our profession at the service of those in need. Through our Matters of the Heart Program, Bilzin Sumberg identifies opportunities to assist organizations, individuals, and communities through pro bono work. Learn more about our Matters of the Heart Program and other opportunities for community involvement.

"Pro bono work is truly a Matter of the Heart. "Pro bono" means 'for the good' in Latin, and there are many different types of pro bono services that our attorneys provide for the good of our community to those who cannot otherwise afford legal representation."
- Raquel M. Fernandez, Litigation Partner and Head of the Matters of the Heart pro bono program