Akerman was ranked by The American Lawyer as the top-gaining law firm in the United States for lateral partner hires, based on its 14.2 percent increase of total partnership during the 2014 fiscal year. With an estimated number of 39 lateral partner hires, Akerman was noted for its explosive growth in New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Florida, and for expanding its strengths in the real estate and financial services sectors.
This marks the second time in recent weeks that Akerman has exceed the industry average when it comes to the firm's partnership ranks. The American Lawyer recently listed Akerman as one of the top 20 U.S. law firms for female partners. According to data gathered for its "Women Partner Watch Honor Roll," the firm has outperformed the industry average for the number of female partners promoted for at least three years.