Dedicated to a more open future
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Bilzin Sumberg, we understand that a diverse workforce improves our ability to serve the needs of our clients while creating a more dynamic firm culture. We continually strive to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to all aspects of firm life.
Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our multifaceted mission, which seeks to:
- Create a more collaborative culture that nurtures the creativity and innovation required to solve our clients' most challenging legal issues
- Provide an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can thrive, an environment where all people including and especially, minorities, are empowered to succeed and excel
- Facilitate necessary institutional changes through strategic partnerships with various organizations to create environments that foster success and raise awareness to recognize and respect individual differences
- Ensure minority attorneys have opportunities to network within the firm, the profession and the business community - providing them access to strong ally, mentor, and sponsorship opportunities
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Strategic Partnerships
To collaborate with clients and other organizations committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal, professional, and business communities.
Recruiting & Diversity Pipeline
To participate in recruiting events and pipeline initiatives designed to enhance diversity within the legal profession.
Professional Development & Inclusive Workplace
To offer training and experiential opportunities through our business and professional networks.
Commitment to Social Justice
To promote and participate in community initiatives with the goal of promoting social justice in our country.
Elevating the Consciousness of Diversity within the Firm
To offer training and opportunities for candid discussions about diversity and inclusion.
"One of Bilzin Sumberg’s core values is to stand firm, clear, and unambiguous in our commitment to equal treatment of all members of our society and our firm. Now, more than ever, we reiterate our commitment and join in raising our voices in outrage fueled by our desire to work together to create a community, social institutions and a country that is immune to racism. To all our Black and Brown colleagues, friends, co-workers, and neighbors: we see you, we hear you, we stand with you." - John C. Sumberg, Chairman and Founding Partner
Year Up Recognizes Bilzin Sumberg with Champion Award
"[W]e felt there was a piece lacking in the diversity puzzle. The only way we would truly move the needle forward was for the profession to attract a larger number of minorities to consider entering it." - Jessica Buchsbaum, Chief Legal Talent Officer
“At Bilzin Sumberg, we strongly encourage our attorneys and staff to volunteer their time and effort to worthwhile causes that advance diversity and inclusion, whether in the legal profession or elsewhere. We can only expect things to change for the better when we demand such change through our actions. I recently served as the Regional Co-Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation’s Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) in Miami, where I oversaw the placement of diverse and under-represented law students with state and federal judges in South Florida. It was an extraordinarily empowering experience to be able to assist young talent from such diverse backgrounds to achieve their full potential.” - - Adrian Felix, Partner and immediate past Co-Chair of the ABA Section of Litigation's Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (Miami)
