Akerman is a sponsor of the 21st Annual Field of Dreams Gala, hosted by Girls in the Game. The Gala will honor champions who exemplify the pillars of the organization's mission: sports, health, leadership, and life, and will include Val Ackerman, Commissioner of Big East Conference; Israel Idonije, former Chicago Bear and Founder of Israel Idonije Foundation; Leo Burnett #likeagirl Campaign Team; and John W. Rogers, Jr.-Chairman, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Ariel Investments.