Bilzin Sumberg and Kaufman Rossin Participate In Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Miami Joint Team Build

As part of the firm’s Bilzin Sumberg Cares community outreach initiative, attorneys and staff from the law firm of Bilzin Sumberg, along with employees from Kaufman Rossin. and BNY Mellon, lent a helping hand at this year’s Habitat for Humanity’s Young Professionals’ Joint Team Build. Bilzin Sumberg volunteers assisted with beautifying three homes in the Greater Liberty City area with landscaping, painting and renovations – to fulfill the mission of the organization’s Liberty City Shine Campaign of building 164 homes by December 2012.

“Habitat inspires community-minded leaders across Miami to give back.” said Steven J. Wernick, Vice President of Habitat for Humanity’s Young Professionals Group and Associate in Bilzin Sumberg’s Land Use & Government Relations Group. “The Joint Team Build is a great forum for bringing together professionals from different industries to share in something so rewarding – the experience of building homes in our community for those in need.”

In addition to volunteering in the Joint Team Build event, the firm’s attorneys provide pro bono legal work to the organization throughout the year.  Through this work and the spirit of volunteerism, Bilzin Sumberg demonstrates its commitment to giving back and a genuine desire to better the people and places within the community.

“We are extremely grateful for BNY Mellon, Bilzin Sumberg and Kaufman & Rossin’s participation in this joint Team Build in support of the Habitat Young Professionals. Their enthusiasm for Miami Habitat and public service is contagious and their inherent sense of friendly competition brought out everyone’s A-game. It was a productive yet fun-filled day.” -Mario Artecona, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami

“Kaufman, Rossin has always made it a priority to give back to our community. The mission of Habitat for Humanity is incredibly important to the growth and improvement of Greater Miami.  We’re proud to work on this project with great companies like BNY Mellon and Bilzin Sumberg.” -Blain Heckaman, Audit Principal and future Managing Partner

“BNY Mellon has a long and distinguished record of community service, both through our company’s mentoring program and through the volunteering efforts of our individual employees. We’re proud to support Habitat for Humanity of greater Miami through this Joint Team Build event with the firms of Bilzin Sumberg and Kaufman & Rossin.” -Craig R Sutherland, President – Southeast US BNY Mellon Wealth Management

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About Habitat for Humanity’s Young Professionals Group

The Habitat for Humanity’s Young Professionals Group is a diverse group of young professionals ages 21 to 45, that offers a combination of social networking, community outreach, event fundraising, and entrepreneurial volunteer activities in support of the Miami Habitat for Humanity affiliate. For more information, visit our website.

About Bilzin Sumberg Cares

Bilzin Sumberg Cares, Bilzin Sumberg’s community outreach program, aims to provide attorneys, staff and their families opportunities to benefit non-profit and charitable organizations throughout the local community. A strong commitment to community has been the cornerstone of Bilzin Sumberg’s corporate philosophy since its creation. For more information, please visit our website.