In its 2014 edition of "Who Represents America's Biggest Companies 2014," Corporate Counsel named Akerman among the top 20 firms that represent America's largest corporations in labor litigation. Akerman also was recognized for serving as lead counsel for Fortune 500 companies in the areas of contracts, torts, intellectual property and labor & employment. The companies mirror the firm's core strengths in the financial services and insurance industries, as well as the retail, aviation, and medical device sectors, among others. The annual list is gleaned from court filings and a survey among Fortune 500 companies to determine the most used law firms representing them.