Akerman is proud to share that intellectual property partner Caroline Mankey has been named to The Los Angeles Business Journal's "Top 100 Lawyers" list. The award recognizes the leading lawyers within the Los Angeles business community for their ongoing efforts as outstanding legal stewards.

Mankey is a seasoned trial lawyer representing clients in disputes involving copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, defamation, licensing and other contract rights, rights of publicity, business interference, and partnership disputes. Her clients span the entertainment, arts, fashion, retail, and technology sectors, and include motion picture studios and production companies, major media companies, film libraries, actors, comedians, television personalities, musicians, artists, jewelry designers, manufacturers, architects, and market research firms.

As a proponent of mindfulness practices, Mankey, a certified yoga teacher, frequently speaks in professional and educational settings about incorporating mindfulness and other behavioral techniques into a busy professional lifestyle to improve quality of life and mental and physical performance. She is also deeply committed to giving back to the community and has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations.