Darrick Hooker, Elsa Manzanares, and Michael Marsh have been recognized in Lawyers of Color’s inaugural Nation’s Best list. Honorees were selected based on their noteworthy accomplishments and commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Hooker, based in Chicago, is a counselor and a litigator who routinely counsels and represents clients with a variety of intellectual property issues, including patent litigation and counseling relating to litigation, as well as trade secret, trademark, copyright, and entertainment matters.

Manzanares, a partner in Akerman's Government Affairs and Public Policy team in Dallas, advises clients on U.S. and international regulations governing the import and export of goods, services, software, and technology.

Miami-based Marsh is a member of the Firm's Executive Committee. He is an accomplished first-chair trial lawyer and trusted counselor representing public and private organizations in high stakes business disputes nationwide. 

Lawyers of Color is devoted to promoting diversity in the legal profession and advancing democracy and equality in marginalized communities.