Akerman's inaugural "Give Back" campaign was highlighted in the Corporate Giving section of the Orlando Sentinel. The publication reported on the firm's partnership with the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association and its local guardian ad litem programs — the first nationwide collaboration a law firm has ever done with CASA. Launched during National Foster Care Month, the firm-wide initiative was a collective effort by firm lawyers and staff to support common organizations that share Akerman's philanthropic focus on education and youth development. Further, the news brief noted how Akerman office teams across the country collectively pledged more than 14,000 volunteer hours and raised more than $100,000.