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Now in its eighteenth year, Bilzin Sumberg Cares is the centerpiece of the firm's philanthropic activity. Since the firm's inception, attorneys and the rest of its team members have been strongly encouraged to strive for community involvement. Bilzin Sumberg Cares continues with the firm's legacy of community service by ensuring that attorneys and staff alike are able to participate in charitable projects, promoting a sense of social responsibility and a "pay it forward" mentality.

The program has spanned numerous types of worthwhile initiatives, from cancer walks and toy drives to children's reading programs and pro bono legal clinics.

Each year, the Bilzin Sumberg Cares program culminates with its Bilzin Sumberg Cares Day, when all the firm's employees participate in a day of philanthropic service for a local organization. Recent activities to help such organizations have included painting buildings and classrooms, planting gardens, and assembling furniture and computer equipment.

Bilzin Sumberg Cares is proudly led by Chair Lori Lustrin, Trial & Litigation Partner, and Deputy Chair John Trach, Corporate Associate. 

AFP Miami Honors Bilzin Sumberg for Its Community Engagement

The Association of Fundraising Professionals has awarded Bilzin Sumberg with the Julia Tuttle Award for Community Involvement and Corporate Citizenship. The firm was nominated based on its unparalleled dedication to improving the lives of local communities through its extensive engagement programs.

Florida Foster Care Review's Corporate Partner Award

Bilzin Sumberg is recognized by Florida Foster Care Review (FFCR) as a recipient of its Corporate Partner Award, demonstrating the firm’s commitment and contributions to FFCR's goal to advance the safety, stability and success of children in foster care by connecting them to essential services, supportive relationships and permanent families.

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"Giving back to the South Florida community is a shared passion I have with all of the founding partners at Bilzin Sumberg. Our firm has deep Miami roots and our community involvement provides our attorneys, staff, and their families with opportunities to work together to benefit charitable organizations in South Florida."
- John Sumberg, Chairman

Year Up South Florida Recognizes Bilzin Sumberg with Champion Award for July 2020

Bilzin Sumberg is a proud recipient of the July 2020 Champion Award by Year Up South Florida, a nonprofit workforce development program for motivated and talented young adults. The award recognizes the firm’s advocacy for Year Up students by connecting them with resources and supporting Year Up in closing the opportunity divide.

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Program Chair
Lori Lustrin
Co-Head of Antitrust Practice, Trial & Litigation
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  • Press Release
  • March, 17, 2025
Bilzin Sumberg and United Way Dedicate Day of Service to Children’s Home Society...
On March 8, in connection with its Bilzin Sumberg Cares community involvement program, Bilzin Sumberg partnered with United Way Miami to support the Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) in the enhancement and beautification of its affiliated facility in South Miami.
  • Press Release
  • March 9, 2023
Bilzin Sumberg and United Way Dedicate Day of Service to SSJ Health Foundation
On March 5, in connection with its Bilzin Sumberg Cares community involvement program, Bilzin Sumberg partnered with United Way of Miami-Dade to support the SSJ Health Foundation in the enhancement and beautification of its affiliated health center in Miami.
  • Press Release
  • July 27, 2022
Bilzin Sumberg Dedicates Day of Service to Family Resource Center of South Flori...
Bilzin Sumberg partnered with United Way of Miami-Dade to support the Family Resource Center of South Florida in the enhancement and beautification of its headquarters and facility in Miami.
  • Press Release
  • February 28, 2022
Bilzin Sumberg Cares Day Tackles Beach Cleanup at Oleta River State Park
On February 12, in connection with its Bilzin Sumberg Cares community involvement program, Bilzin Sumberg partnered with Volunteer Clean Up, a local volunteer organization, to undertake a trash collection and disposal activity along the shoreline of Oleta River State Park in northern Miami-Dade Coun...
  • Press Release
  • July 28, 2020
Year Up South Florida Recognizes Bilzin Sumberg with Champion Award for July 202...
Year Up South Florida
Bilzin Sumberg is proud to be the recipient of the July 2020 Champion Award awarded by Year Up South Florida, a nonprofit workforce development program for motivated and talented young adults.
  • Press Release
  • 12/22/2020
Jennifer Fine Joins Building Committee at The Center for Jewish Life
The Center for Jewish Life
Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to congratulate Jennifer E. Fine on joining the Building Committee at the Center for Jewish Life, where she will bring her land use and zoning experience to the construction ofa new campus to serve the educational, communal and spiritual needs of the Jewish community in Cen...