Akerman's new office in Chicago was showcased in Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Crain's Chicago Business, Daily Business Review, Intellectual Property Today, Law360, Managing Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Private Wealth/Financial Advisor, among others. The articles reported that Akerman established its 20th U.S. office with a team of eight lawyers who further strengthen the firm's national capabilities in commercial litigation and IP litigation and complement its core strengths in middle-market M&A, within the financial services and real estate industries, as well U.S.-Latin American transactions and disputes. The Chicago team includes office managing partner Scott Meyers; partners Mark Anderson, Stacy Baim, Brian Bianco, Karen Kondell, and Michael Switzer; as well as associates Peter Hawkins and Alissa Misun Pohlman.

Bloomberg BusinessWeek: "Akerman Opens Chicago Office"
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: "Akerman Grabs 7 from Ulmer & Berne"
Daily Business Review: "Akeman Opens 20th Office in Chicago"
Intellectual Property Today: "Akerman Tempts Ulmer & Berne Team to Open Chicago Office"
Law360: "Akerman Opens Chicago Office with Ulmer & Berne Team"
Managing Intellectual Property: "Akerman Opens Chicago Office with Eight Lawyers"
Private Wealth/Financial Advisor: "Akerman LLP Opens Chicago Office"