Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP is pleased to announce that six lawyers have been promoted to Special Counsel, effective immediately. The new Special Counsels represent three practice groups and span six of the firm’s 24 offices.

"We are committed to supporting a pipeline of leaders with diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure the ongoing success of our clients and the firm," said Akerman Chairman and CEO Scott Meyers. “Each of these talented lawyers have served our clients with great distinction and have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our firm values and high trust culture. We congratulate them on their achievements and look forward to their ongoing contributions."

The new special counsels include:

Melissa L. Cizmorris, Labor & Employment, Denver

Chelsea Silverman Hallowell, Real Estate, New York

Christy S. Hawkins, Litigation, Dallas

Gregory A. Kubly, Litigation, Chicago

Rachel E. McRoskey, Real Estate, Los Angeles

Jessica Bober Rosenthal, Litigation, West Palm Beach

About Akerman

Akerman LLP is a top 100 U.S. law firm recognized among the most forward-thinking firms in the industry by Financial Times. Its more than 700 lawyers and business professionals collaborate with the world’s most successful enterprises and entrepreneurs to navigate change, seize opportunities, and help drive innovation and growth.