Akerman has advanced in the Vault Law 100, the legal industry’s leading peer-based ranking of the nation’s most prestigious law firms. The firm was also recognized on Vault’s Best Law Firms to Work For list across nine Quality of Life categories and earned recognition in Real Estate Practice Prestige.
In its 2027 rankings guide, Vault noted: “For associates seeking elite work, real opportunity, and authentic connection, Akerman delivers something rare: a firm with both gravity and lift.”
“The market recognizes the quality of the work. Our associates recognize the quality of the environment. What Vault is measuring is what happens when you build a firm that operates at the highest levels of professional excellence with a culture that doesn’t suck,” said Scott Meyers, Akerman Chairman and CEO.
Vault Law 100
The Vault Law 100 ranks the nation’s most prestigious law firms based on a survey of more than 20,000 associates, who rate firms other than their own on overall reputation and professional stature.
Best Law Firms to Work For
Vault’s Best Law Firms to Work For rankings are based on confidential associate surveys evaluating the day-to-day experience of practicing at a firm. Akerman earned recognition in nine Quality of Life categories, led by Technology & Innovation, which measures whether associates believe the firm equips them with the tools and investment to do their best work. The firm was also recognized for Satisfaction, Career Outlook, and Quality of Work — indicators that the caliber of matters, professional trajectory, and working environment meet the expectations of lawyers who chose Akerman over peer firms. Additional recognitions included Pro Bono, Wellness, Hours, and Integration of Laterals & Clerks.
Real Estate Practice Prestige
Real Estate Practice Prestige is a peer-voted ranking. Associates practicing in real estate across the country vote for the firms they consider strongest in the field and cannot select their own. The recognition reflects Akerman’s long-standing strength in real estate, which is one of the largest practice groups in the Am Law 100 and consistently ranked among the leading practices in the country by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers.
About Akerman
Founded in 1920, Akerman is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 700 lawyers and business professionals throughout the United States.