Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Lichtstein as Office Managing Partner in Atlanta. Lichtstein is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group and has been with the firm for nearly 20 years.
As office managing partner, Lichtstein will continue to strengthen Akerman’s relationships with business and civic leaders in the Atlanta market while guiding the firm’s strategic direction locally. He will also play an important role in managing the office’s strong philanthropic and pro bono efforts, and he will continue serving clients through his environmental law practice.
“Atlanta is a thriving market with a diverse and dynamic array of businesses and industries,” said Akerman Chairman and CEO Scott Meyers. “Jason’s energy, insight, and leadership will help us to build upon our strong foundation and high-trust culture to drive further growth and success in Atlanta.”
Akerman opened its Atlanta office in 2018 with three lawyers, and has since grown the office to more than two dozen. “I have built my career at Akerman, so I consider it an honor and privilege to be asked to lead this office,” Lichtstein said. “Going forward, my most significant goals will be to leverage our firm’s culture, talented professionals, and success in the Atlanta market to enhance the ongoing growth of the office, and to ensure that our Atlanta team continues to delight our clients, support our colleagues, and give back to our communities.”
Lichtstein focuses his practice on the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields and other contaminated sites in the Southeast. His practice includes a broad range of environmental transactional, environmental regulatory compliance, and state incentives matters, as well as emerging, cutting-edge environmental law and policy developments relating to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), climate change, and sustainability issues. He is a member of the Georgia and Florida bars and has been ranked as a leading environmental lawyer by various industry publications, including Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America.
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