Akerman Chairman and CEO Andrew Smulian discussed the firm's philanthropic focus on education and youth development in the most recent Miami Herald CEO Roundtable. He explained how programs that benefit at-risk youth should be among the chief community priorities to achieve long-term prosperity in South Florida and beyond.

"We have a responsibility as members of the business community to advance educational opportunities for today's youth and provide them with the tools they need to break down barriers to success. The school district has made significant strides in recent years. At Akerman, our philanthropic initiatives focus on education and youth development, with our people working alongside other volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children," Smulian told the publication.