Michael Chavies, chair of the firm's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, was featured in Law360's "Minority Powerbroker" series, for his continued leadership and influence in the legal community. In a Q&A with Law360, Chavies provided his perspective on diversity within the legal industry and focused on the importance of mentorship and professional development programs aimed at helping minorities advance their legal careers. He also emphasized that law firms need to establish a culture that thrives on diversity to retain top talent and better serve their client base — an approach Akerman has championed over the years.