Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP is pleased to announce that Litigation partner Grasford Smith has been invited to participate in the Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class 40 Program. The Leadership Florida Cornerstone Program offers participants  important and relevant information, as they exercise leadership and ascend to positions of greater influence in their professional and civic lives. Robust program sessions take place in the classroom and in the field in communities across Florida. Topics will include emerging issues facing the state and its communities, as well as elements designed to enhance each participant's understanding of Florida's history, demography, and trends. Moreover, participation in Leadership Florida will enhance “thought leader” networks and facilitate work with outstanding professional and civic leaders from throughout Florida for the betterment of the community and state.

Smith, President Elect of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters and is certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Civil Mediator. He has experience representing a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, athletic leagues, technology companies, and a U.S. Congressman, in addition to a variety of small and medium-sized businesses. Grasford approaches dispute resolution as an opportunity to further his clients’ business goals. He develops comprehensive yet practical legal solutions by first understanding his clients’ business needs.

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