Akerman is pleased to announce that 15 lawyers have been promoted to partner, effective November 21, 2023. These new partners are from five different practice groups and span 11 offices across Akerman's national footprint.
"These outstanding attorneys have consistently demonstrated their professional excellence, as well as their unwavering commitment to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities,” said Chairman and CEO Scott Meyers. “An Akerman partner represents not only the highest level of legal skill and client service, but also enduring dedication to our firm culture of integrity, respect, and fairness. Each of our newly promoted lawyers truly exemplifies what it means to be an Akerman partner. Which is why it is my sincere honor and privilege to congratulate them on this momentous professional accomplishment."
New Partners
- Andrew C. Bolender, Real Estate, Jacksonville
- Hunter B. Carpenter, Corporate, Atlanta
- Melissa L. Cizmorris, Labor and Employment, Denver
- Brenden P. Dougherty, Litigation, New York
- Erica Gomer, Litigation, Fort Lauderdale
- Amanda L. Gunter, Real Estate, Orlando
- Howard "Jay" Harrington, Litigation, Jacksonville
- Ryan Krone, Labor and Employment, Houston
- James A.E. Macpherson, Corporate, Orlando
- Spencer E. Malley, Real Estate, Denver
- Thu Pham, Real Estate, Orlando
- Jasmine M. Pitt, Litigation, Winston-Salem
- Kathleen H. Shannon, Litigation, Washington, D.C.
- Katie E. Shepard, Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+), Tampa
- Jeremy A. Williams, Litigation, Dallas
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