Akerman's role in a Tampa, Florida dispute was addressed in a Law Street Media article. The firm represents Bird Rides, an electric scooter sharing company, in its petition to the City of Tampa to re-start its e-scooter contractor procurement process. The filing accuses Tampa of depriving Bird Rides of due process, of and of deciding the matters against the weight of evidence. Jim Porter and John Dicks, both of the Tampa office, represent the company.