Akerman ranked among the top four government affairs and lobbying firms in Florida by Southern Political Report. The ranking was based on hundreds of survey responses from lobbyists and government affairs professionals across 13 Southern states. The news was featured in a various media outlets, including Florida Politics.

Akerman's Government Affairs & Public Policy Practice Group includes a bi-partisan team of lawyers and public policy advisors located in Washington, D.C., Illinois and Florida. The group is experienced in appropriations, transportation, hospitality, healthcare, education, Native American Affairs and local government representation.