The Associated Press reported on Akerman's partnership with the National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association, and its $1 million pledge to benefit current and former foster youth. In a story titled, "Miami law firm helping foster children," the national news agency portrayed the partnership as a pioneering model that can be replicated with other philanthropic businesses. The story was published in more than 50 U.S. news outlets, including The Washington Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Sun Sentinel, Sacramento Bee, Palm Beach Post, Miami Herald and Houston Chronicle, among others.