Orlando 2024 Lawyer Spotlight: Akerman LLP Is A Powerhouse In Central Florida
Meet the incredible team at Akerman LLP, and find out why they are consistently ranked by legal publications and industry observers for excellence.
Akerman, photo by Roberto Gonzalez
Akerman LLP
Front row L to R: Laura P. Guzmán, Patrick T. Christiansen, Jules S. Cohen,
Esther A. McKean, Robert M. Poppell
Middle row L to R: Thu Pham, Robert E. Slavkin (Chair, Health Care Practice Group),
Megan Costa DeLeon, Gary A. Whitlock, Stacey A. Prince-Troutman (Chair, Trusts and Estates
Practice Group), Nathan N. Balint, Carolyn R. Haslam, Christopher P. Roper,
Monica McNulty Kovecses, Kenway Wong
Back row L to R: Amanda L. Gunter, Lillian Chaves Moon, Christopher W. Hayes,
James F. Goldsmith, Paula J. Howell, James H. McNeil, Jr., George “Trey” W. Tate III,
Riya Resheidat, E. Ginnette “Ginny” Childs (Office Managing Partner),
Jarrett D. Bingemann, Robyn D. Neely
Not pictured: Robert W. Bowser, John “Jed” E. Freeland, William “Billy” C. Handle,
Samual A. Miller, Alaina N. Wallace
AROUND THE CORNER, ACROSS THE WORLD
Founded in Orlando more than 100 years ago, Akerman today is a national law firm ranking among the top 100 by The American Lawyer. From our first office on Pine Street to our 24-office platform now, our more than 700 lawyers and business professionals operate coast to coast, collaborating with the world’s most successful enterprises and entrepreneurs to navigate change, seize opportunities, and help drive innovation and growth. Recognized among the most forward-thinking law firms by the Financial Times, we are known for helping clients achieve their most important business objectives.
ABOUT US
With 336 firm lawyers across the U.S. named to The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2024 lists, including 31 in Orlando (pictured), and 135 Tier 1 rankings in key business centers throughout the nation, including Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Washington, D.C., among others, our outstanding team delivers comprehensive counsel to businesses, individuals, and families right here in Central Florida and across the world. We have been at the center of many transformational moments in Central Florida’s history, including: the routing of Interstate 4 through Orlando; The Walt Disney land purchase; the formation of the bank that became SunTrust Bank, now Truist, one of the largest bank holding companies in the U.S.; the funding of the first public rail system, SunRail; and the development of the $1.5 billion Brightline, the first privately owned U.S. passenger rail system.
A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVITY
We believe a culture of inclusivity is a key driver of innovation. And we value the different vantage points that individuals of many backgrounds bring to complex and sophisticated work. Ranked among the most diverse large law firms in the U.S. by Law360 and The American Lawyer for 2023, we deliver exceptional services by cultivating a community of talented professionals that is strengthened by a broad range of experiences and perspectives. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is designed to support the advancement of a diverse group of professionals as firm and community leaders.
INDUSTRY LEADERS
Akerman is consistently ranked by legal publications and industry observers for excellence on a regional and national level. Akerman lawyers have been recognized amongst the leading legal and industry trade publications, including Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, Florida Trend, Best Lawyers®, and Super Lawyers. Akerman was also named a Florida “Powerhouse” by Law360 in 2022 and 2023.
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420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, FL 32801 | 407-423-4000
