Akerman received extensive media coverage for once again receiving a perfect, 100 percent rating on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, the leading benchmark survey on LGBT workplace equality. The firm also maintained its unique distinction as a "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality," making it one of the top law firms for workplace equality and inclusion in the United States. Coverage appeared in ABA Journal, Denver Post, Law Week Colorado, Miami Herald, Orlando Business Journal and Sun Sentinel, among others. Akerman Chairman and CEO Andrew Smulian discussed with media the crucial importance of workplace equality as a formula for continued success.

"At Akerman, we know that a diversity of ideas and experiences are essential to our culture of collaborative innovation and our continuing efforts to deliver an exceptional experience to our people, our clients and our communities," said Andrew Smulian, Akerman Chairman and CEO. "We are intensely focused on recruiting and retaining gifted lawyers and staff from all backgrounds and cultivating an environment that reflects the values and priorities of our firm."

ABA Journal: "These Law Firms Got a Perfect Score on LGBT Issues from the Corporate Equality Index" 
Denver Post: "Several Colorado Companies Earn Top Rating on LGBT Equality Index"
Miami Herald: "Nine Florida Companies Score Perfectly in HRC's LGBT Corporate Equality Index 2016"