John C. Sumberg Appointed to Greater Miami Jewish Federation Board of Directors

Press Release
July 5, 2012

Miami, FL -  Bilzin Sumberg managing partner, John C. Sumberg, has been elected as Chair of the Audit Committee and appointed to the Board of Directors of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation (GMJF).

Sumberg will be responsible for helping the organization fulfill its mission to mobilize human and financial resources for those in need; strengthen Jewish life; and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the Jewish people in Miami, Israel and around the world.

With more than 35 years of experience, Sumberg routinely handles all types of complex real property transactions and has represented clients in a wide variety of matters involving commercial and residential properties. In the corporate area, Sumberg provides counsel to a variety of closely held businesses including family businesses, representing clients in asset and stock purchases, corporate acquisitions, joint ventures, partnership formations and general corporate matters.

Sumberg is highly involved in civic and charitable organizations throughout Miami. He serves on the Board of the Sundari Foundation and the United Way of Miami-Dade. Sumberg also supports Voices for Children Foundation, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, and Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.

About Bilzin Sumberg

Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP is a commercial law firm with extensive experience in the areas of commercial finance, corporate and securities, environmental law, land use and government relations, litigation, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, tax and wealth preservation planning. For more information, please visit www.bilzin.com.

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