Akerman is a sponsor of the Miami-Dade Urban Debate League (MDUDL) Debate Tournament. The MDUDL is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the Miami-Dade School District and the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues to support academic debate teams in Miami’s public schools. Participation in academic debate, and particularly in Urban Debate Leagues, is demonstrated to enhance student literacy, grades, and test scores.