![]() ![]() ![]() We interrupt the regularly scheduled series of shameless plugs for my book Direct Comments: Comic Creators In Their Own Words for a tribute to my late friend, Martin Pasko (Aug. Perfect time to re-present this lovely piece by columnist Paul Kupperberg, a longtime friend. UPDATED 8/4/22: The late Martin “Pesky” Pasko was born 68 years ago. Since then, Joy hasn’t looked back as she continues to trail blaze through an often male-dominated construction field.Keith Giffen, Paul Kupperberg and Marty Pasko This familial backdrop inspired Joy to study architecture in college and when contemplating an area of law in which to specialize, construction seemed to perfectly align with her interests. ![]() Growing up, Joy’s family owned a leading, Miami-based architectural firm that contributed to the development of many well-known structures throughout South Florida. Interestingly, her passion for construction was largely inspired by her upbringing. Joy, a recent addition to Bilzin Sumberg, is regarded as the reputed go-to person for all things construction and has an impressive roster of clients.īorn and raised in Miami, Joy reflected on the dramatic changes to Miami’s skyline since her childhood and recalled the excitement she felt, and continues to feel, when admiring the City’s continued development. Last Friday, the summer associates and I had the honor of meeting Bilzin Sumberg Partner and Construction Group Leader, Joy Spillis Lundeen. (L to R Jessica Buchsbaum, Betsi Cobas, Lucas Pizzutti, Saron Musa, David Jessup, John Trach, Nathifa Parker, Joseph Beguiristain, Joy Spillis Lundeen and Danielle Hall) …Ĭontinue Reading Bourbon by Any Other Name: Would It Taste As Sweet? Sisterhood of the Traveling Book Club & Digital DEI Tim ostensibly served as our moderator for the evening and skillfully led our guide Andrew with insider questions. The founder of both companies, Andrew, led us on a bourbon tasting journey from three different distillers, sampling bottles that he hand selected.Īs luck would have it, Bilzin Sumberg has a bourbon savant of our own on staff in Real Estate Partner, Timothy P. The tasting was run by Kentucky Spirits Ltd., a virtual bourbon tasting company that launched in the middle of Covid as an offshoot of Hartfield and Co. ![]() I really have to hand it the Real Estate Practice Group Leader, Adam Lustig, for inspiring such a terrific event! When Jessica first sent out the summer event calendar, one event in particular had me excited-bourbon tasting with the Real Estate group!Īs the event approached, I could hardly keep myself from opening the three bottles of bourbons that arrived at my door step a few days prior to the tasting. Continue Reading Watercooler Conversations in 2021 Bourbon by Any Other Name: Would It Taste As Sweet? While I cannot speak for Joe or Danielle, I can tell you that I ended the call with more questions than answers. The three of us dialed in, listened, and took notes. Back to that client call, Marty and Hannah also extended invitations to Joe Beguiristain and Danielle Hall. If you’re interested in real estate law, you don’t want to miss this chance to learn from a leader in the field. Side note: if you’re a Miami Law student, word on the street is that Marty will add “Professor” to his nameplate this fall. After a lunch meeting with Partner Martin (Marty) Schwartz and Mid-Level Associate Hannah Lidicker, I was invited to join a client call. On the heels of the mock real estate transaction*, I knew I wanted to learn more about Bilzin Sumberg’s Real Estate Practice Area. At a time when employers are announcing “back-to-office” plans and headlines are reporting these decisions with gusto, I found myself engaged in something akin to yesteryear’s watercooler conversation. Saron Musa noted in her recent post that the firm’s Women’s Book Club found its way to Zoom, and summer social events, from mojito making to terrarium building, have followed. As past blog posts by my peers have illustrated, Bilzin Sumberg has adapted. (L to R Joseph Beguiristain, David Jessup, Jr., Hannah Lidicker, Danielle Hall and Martin Schwartz)Ĭoncisely: life looks different for all of us in 2021. ![]()
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