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The South Florida Business Journal recently highlighted the tremendous economic and cultural impacts the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is expected to bring to South Florida, and #BilzinSumberg Managing Partner and CEO Al Dotson, Jr. shared his perspectives on what this global event means:   “The World Cup is definitely bringing more attention and activity. Over the past decade, our region has become a hub for business, tourism and international investment. The World Cup is helping to accelerate the momentum. With the world's eyes focused on our region once again, I expect another burst of inbound investment in the coming years.” Bilzin Sumberg is proud to be shaping one of the most significant events in South Florida's history as a member and supporter of the FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee. Read the full feature by Nathan Hale: https://bit.ly/3Rz7qy3

In a recent Bloomberg Law feature, Bruce Colan, General Counsel for Miami's FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Committee, highlighted #BilzinSumberg's pivotal role in helping coordinate the Host Committee's efforts across South Florida, describing the firm's work as "superb" and noting that its support has been essential in managing the tremendous scope of the tournament. The article spotlights how Bilzin Sumberg Managing Partner and CEO Al Dotson, Jr. Jr.’s longstanding relationship with Colan helped bring the firm into this landmark effort. As Colan notes, executing complex, high profile transactions, particularly in the sports industry, depends on trusted relationships as much as legal experience. Those relationships made Bilzin Sumberg a natural choice to serve as counsel to the Host Committee. Corporate & Finance Practice Group Leader David Seifer is also featured, discussing the firm's comprehensive legal counsel, including sponsorship, licensing and commercialization agreements, employment, and stadium contracts, as well as corporate governance, government affairs, and tax matters. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e5yH3Gcf

#BilzinSumberg is proud to announce that Legal 500 has recognized the firm’s Antitrust & Opt-Out Litigation practice as a National Antitrust "Firm to Watch” in the Civil Litigation/Class Action: Plaintiff category. Legal 500 notes that the firm has developed a strong profile through its focus on opt-out litigation in major multidistrict proceedings. The antitrust group advises clients on whether pursuing opt-out claims is appropriate and represents them through trial and appeal, achieving significant recoveries often exceeding class action outcomes.   Read more about the firm’s practice: https://lnkd.in/e4Phy5_s

#BilzinSumberg is proud to be playing a key role in helping bring one of the world's largest sporting events to South Florida as lead outside counsel to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee. A recent Law.com feature by Vivienne Serret spotlights the firm's work and includes insights from Corporate & Finance Practice Group Leader David Seifer on the more than two-year effort to help establish and support the Host Committee, navigate complex negotiations, and build the partnerships necessary to prepare Miami for the global stage. "It's rare to see an interaction between your profession and one of your passionate hobbies" said Seifer. "We took this and ran with the ball—or in this case, dribbled the ball." The coverage highlights the firm’s multidisciplinary team and reinforces its reputation as a trusted adviser on complex, large-scale public-private initiatives that drive meaningful impact throughout our community. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gqxPCFwN

In honor of Juneteenth, #BilzinSumberg reflects on the significance of this day and its enduring legacy. As we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans, we also recognize the importance of continuing to foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all. Today serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made and the collective responsibility we share in advancing a more equitable future.

I am proud to be featured in the article "How Bilzin Sumberg Helped Bring the World Cup to Miami," which was published today in the Daily Business Review and on Law.com: For more than two years, Bilzin Sumberg worked quietly, and extensively, on providing comprehensive legal guidance to support the organization, development and execution of marquee events of massive scale for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee FWC26Miami. Named an official Miami World Cup 2026 host city supporter, the Second Hundred firm advised on a range of matters critical to the global tournament, including organizational structure, contracting, host city supporters regulatory compliance and event-related legal frameworks. Also, Albert E. Dotson, Jr., Bilzin Sumberg's chief executive officer and managing partner, serves on the board of directors for the Miami Host Committee. "It's rare to see an interaction between your profession and one of your passionate hobbies, and for me, this is that opportunity," said David M. Seifer, practice group leader for the firm's corporate and finance group. "We took this and ran with the ball—or in this case, dribbled the ball." A majority of the work done was corporate work, Seifer said, including negotiating major rights agreements with FIFA, as well as dealing with what are called host city supporters—the businesses in the community that are making large financial contributions in exchange for benefits like intellectual property branding rights and the ability to use the logos—as well as Host City Donors, which are also organizations from the community that are willing to donate money in exchange for certain things, but typically not in exchange for intellectual property rights. Bilzin Sumberg also coordinated negotiations with the county and the cities, including Miami-Dade County, which was the lion's share of the public funding, Seifer added, and Miami Beach and the City of Miami and Broward County. "Part of the fun of what we did was really becoming involved not just as a legal counsel, but as we saw it, a value add to what the host committee was doing to bring our commercial business law experience to the table to help them," Seifer said. Al Dotson, Jr. Michael Huntsman Tadd Schwartz Victoria Cela Goudie

On the heels of the U.S. Department of Justice's approval of the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Bilzin Sumberg's Scott Wagner spoke with NBC News about the legal avenues still available to state regulators and the continued scrutiny the deal may face even after receiving federal clearance. According to Wagner, the most direct tool available to #California and #NewYork is an #antitrust lawsuit seeking an injunction to block the transaction though state attorneys general have other tools at their disposal beyond litigation. “While those tools are not a substitute for a successful antitrust challenge,” Wagner said, “they can increase pressure on the parties and potentially affect the timing, cost and complexity of the transaction.” Read the latest from Daniel Arkin: https://lnkd.in/eV4FyFAQ

Years of planning. Countless hours of collaboration. One global stage. Fútbol fever has officially arrived in the 305 as Miami welcomes fans from around the globe for seven FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and weeks of celebrations across South Florida. With roots deeply tied to the region's growth and evolution, #BilzinSumberg is excited to help welcome the world to South Florida as an Official Miami World Cup 2026™ Host City Supporter. Through our work as the attorneys for the Miami Host Committee, we've provided legal guidance supporting the organization, development, and execution of marquee events associated with the tournament. Whether you're a local fan or visiting from around the world, be sure to check out the FIFA Fan Festival™ at Bayfront Park and experience the energy that has taken over the city. Welcome to Miami. Welcome to the world stage. ⚽🌎

Last week, #BilzinSumberg was proud to sponsor and host Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.’s Young Professionals Council Conversations with Leaders event, featuring City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins.   The Young Professionals Council brings together emerging leaders from diverse industries who are committed to advancing Legal Services’ mission of providing high-quality, free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families throughout Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.   Thank you to everyone who joined this meaningful discussion and supports access to justice in our community.