Offices
Speaking Engagements
Kevin Hein and William Sentell to Speak at the International Franchise Show London
April 12, 2025
Practice Update
Avoiding Trouble with Franchise Fees, DSPs, and Your Franchise Agreement
February 24, 2025
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Co-Hosts Annual Utah Franchise Business Network Legal Symposium
February 07, 2025
In The News
Akerman Attorneys Provide Insights Into the Future of PFAS Regulation Under Trump
February 04, 2025
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Sponsors Multi-unit Franchise Conference in London
January 31, 2025
Press Release
Akerman Represents H2 Health in Partnership with Valir Outpatient Clinics
January 27, 2025
Practice Update
January 21, 2025
Press Release
Akerman Again Ranked One of the “Best Law Firms” in the United States by Best Lawyers
November 22, 2024
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Hosts Annual Utah Franchise Business Network Multi-Unit Summit
October 25, 2024
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Sponsors NAPEO's 2024 Annual Conference and Marketplace
September 16, 2024
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Hosts Utah Franchise Business Network Marketing Summit
August 02, 2024
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Hosts 2024 Franchise Business Network Global Summer Summit
July 23, 2024
Press Release
Akerman Represents Integrated Power Services in North American Acquisition
May 14, 2024
Practice Update
DEA Breaks Silence on Reclassification of Marijuana, Proposing Move to Schedule III
May 06, 2024
Practice Update
April 26, 2024
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Co-Hosts Franchising To and From the U.S. Workshop and Networking Session
April 11, 2024
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Hosts Franchising To and From the US Workshop and Networking Session
February 01, 2024
In The News
William Sentell, Trish MacAskill Earn Prestigious Certified Franchise Executive Designation
January 05, 2024
Press Release
Akerman Among Most Active Law Firms in U.S. Private Equity Deals in Q3 2023
November 27, 2023
Press Release
Three Akerman Partners Selected Among Connect CRE’s Women in Real Estate’s 2023 Award Winners
October 23, 2023
Press Release
October 18, 2023
Press Release
112 Akerman Lawyers Across the U.S. Named to 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
September 28, 2023
Press Release
Record Number of Akerman Lawyers Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Guide
August 22, 2023
Speaking Engagements
Trish MacAskill to Speak on The Success of Women and Youth Led Enterprises in Franchising
August 20, 2023
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Hosts Annual Franchise Business Network Global Summer Summit
July 18, 2023
Press Release
July 17, 2023
Press Release
Akerman Once Again Ranked Among the Best in the United States by Chambers USA
June 06, 2023
Speaking Engagements
Brian Nugent and Melissa Cizmorris to Speak at the Annual NAPEO Capitol Summit
May 22, 2023
Press Release
Akerman Continues to Rise Among The American Lawyer’s Top 100 U.S. Law Firms
April 20, 2023
Practice Update
EPA's Proposed Rules Would Severely Limit PFAS Levels Permissible in Drinking Water
April 17, 2023
Speaking Engagements
Trish MacAskill to Speak on Key Franchisor Considerations When Entering the US Market
April 06, 2023
In The News
Franchising's Future is in the Metaverse, Say Jill Klein and Trish MacAskill
April 03, 2023
In The News
Akerman Partner Brian Nugent Discusses Top Legal Issues PEO Providers Need to Understand
March 01, 2023
Press Release
Akerman Launches Economic Sanctions and Export Controls Practice Team
February 24, 2023
Speaking Engagements
Trish MacAskill to Speak on Key Franchisor Considerations in the US Market
February 22, 2023
Press Release
Akerman Tax and Bankruptcy Teams Win Law360's 2022 Practice Groups of the Year
January 20, 2023
In The News
Akerman Once Again Shortlisted as Florida Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation
January 11, 2023
In The News
Law360 Spotlights $1.8 Billion Akerman-Advised SPAC Transaction for Newbury Street Acquisition Corp.
December 16, 2022
Press Release
Connect CRE Honors Two Akerman Partners with Lawyers in Real Estate Award
December 12, 2022
Press Release
November 07, 2022
Press Release
123 Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
October 10, 2022
Press Release
71 Akerman Real Estate Lawyers Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Guide
September 26, 2022
Press Release
Akerman Again Ranks Among Most Active Law Firms in PitchBook’s Q2 2022 Global League Tables
September 13, 2022
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Sponsors NAPEO's 2022 Annual Conference and Marketplace
September 12, 2022
Press Release
Seven Akerman Franchise Lawyers Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Guide
August 24, 2022
Press Release
August 19, 2022
Speaking Engagements
Brian Nugent and Melissa Cizmorris to Speak at NAPEO’s Colorado Leadership Council Forum
July 26, 2022
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Co-Hosts Annual Franchise Business Network Summer Summit
July 14, 2022
Press Release
Akerman Again Ranked Among the National Law Journal’s Top 100 U.S. Law Firms
June 22, 2022
In The News
Kevin Hein and Karyn Koiffman Explore Franchising
M&A in Global Franchise Interview
May 27, 2022
In The News
Akerman Continues to be Ranked Among The American Lawyer's Top 100 U.S. Law Firms
April 26, 2022
Press Release
Akerman Expands Tax Practice Group with Partner Erika Labelle in Denver
April 05, 2022
Blog Post
Unsuccessful Union Election? Employers Might Still Be Ordered to Engage in Collective Bargaining
April 05, 2022
Speaking Engagements
Brian Nugent and Melissa Cizmorris to Speak on Current Workplace Issues
November 30, 2021
Press Release
November 04, 2021
Speaking Engagements
October 30, 2021
Press Release
141 Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
September 30, 2021
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Sponsors NAPEO's 2021 Annual Conference and Marketplace
September 26, 2021
In The News
Akerman Partner Kevin Hein Appointed as New Office Managing Partner in Denver
September 22, 2021
Press Release
August 19, 2021
Blog Post
Weed and the Workplace: Recent Developments in New York, Virginia, and Colorado
May 05, 2021
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Sponsors ACC South Florida's 11th Annual CLE Conference
April 30, 2021
Press Release
Akerman Adds Five Franchise Lawyers in Five Months; Expands in Denver, Houston and Washington, D.C.
February 22, 2021
In The News
Akerman Shortlisted as Florida Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation
February 18, 2021
In The News
Akerman Franchising and Licensing Practice Profiled in Global Franchise Magazine
February 17, 2021
Press Release
Akerman Appoints LaKeisha Marsh Government Affairs and Public Policy Practice Group Chair
February 04, 2021
Blog Post
What California Employers Need to Know About The Emergency Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Regulations
December 09, 2020
Press Release
November 05, 2020
Press Release
172 Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
October 28, 2020
Blog Post
COVID-19 Related Litigation Surges: What Employers Can Do To Minimize Exposure
October 14, 2020
Speaking Engagements
Brian Nugent and Melissa Cizmorris to Speak on FLSA and Teleworking
September 15, 2020
Press Release
August 24, 2020
In The News
Allison Nelson Elaborates on Medical Practice M&A Surge During COVID-19 Pandemic to GlobeSt
July 15, 2020
Speaking Engagements
June 10, 2020
Practice Update
Patent and Trademark Office Provides Limited Extensions For Applicants Affected By COVID-19
April 01, 2020
Blog Post
Cracking Down on Employers Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors
March 30, 2020
Practice Update
Current Status of Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Courts and Agencies
March 26, 2020
Speaking Engagements
John Wood and William Garehime to Speak on Negotiating Commercial Leases
February 28, 2020
In The News
January 23, 2020
In The News
January 03, 2020
In The News
Erin O’Neal, Brian Nugent’s PEO Insider Article Breaks Down Changes in PEO-Sponsored Benefit Plans
November 22, 2019
In The News
Brian Nugent, Christopher Eby Explain Recent Wage Law Changes in Article for PEO Insider
November 20, 2019
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman to Co-Host Opportunity Zones Private Breakfast Roundtable
November 07, 2019
Press Release
November 06, 2019
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Sponsors the Night of Champions - Dream in Color Gala
October 30, 2019
Press Release
August 15, 2019
In The News
Real Estate Forum, GlobeSt.com Select Allison Nelson as a Woman of Influence
July 11, 2019
Press Release
197 Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
July 02, 2019
Seminars and Conferences
LaKeisha Marsh to Speak on Emerging Trends in College Athletics
June 22, 2019
Speaking Engagements
David Blum and Stefi George to Speak on Sales and Use Tax Best Practices
June 11, 2019
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Sponsors the 17th Annual Rocky Mountain Intellectual Property & Technology Law Institute
May 30, 2019
Press Release
Akerman Expands Labor and Employment Footprint with Four Partners in Three Offices
April 24, 2019
In The News
Akerman’s Recently Promoted Partners Named in Law360’s Q4 Partner Announcement
February 11, 2019
Press Release
Akerman Once Again Honored Among Most Innovative Lawyers by Financial Times
December 11, 2018
In The News
The National Law Journal Once Again Ranks Akerman Among Top 100 U.S. Law Firms
June 28, 2018
Press Release
218 Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
June 20, 2018
Press Release
Pro-Growth Policies, Deregulation Advance U.S. Real Estate Sector Confidence, Akerman Reports
June 05, 2018
In The News
Akerman Expands Labor and Employment Practice Group with 13 Lawyers; Doubles National Presence
May 16, 2018
Press Release
Akerman Attracts 13 Labor and Employment Lawyers in Los Angeles, New York, Florida
May 09, 2018
Speaking Engagements
Allison Nelson to Speak on Healthcare Leasing and Subleasing Programs
April 27, 2018
Speaking Engagements
Allison Nelson and Ayman Rizkalla to Speak on Medical Office Leases
April 18, 2018
In The News
January 24, 2018
Press Release
Akerman Once Again Ranked Among Top 25 Most Innovative Law Firms in North America by Financial Times
December 20, 2017
In The News
Lex Machina Ranks Akerman Among Top U.S. Law Firms in Bankruptcy Appeals
October 26, 2017
In The News
Andrew Smulian Speaks with Law360 on Firm’s Emergency Readiness During Natural Disasters
October 4, 2017
In The News
Akerman Expands Labor & Employment Practice Group with 17 Lawyers Across United States
July 18, 2017
In The News
Akerman Represents Lion Vail LLC in $115 Million Project Refinancing, Law360 Reports
April 20, 2017