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Akerman Launches National Equine Sector Team
April 24, 2024
BTI Ranks Akerman Among Best-Performing Law Firms for Client Service
April 22, 2024
In The News
Akerman Partner Kelly Otis Named Among Triad Business Journal's 2024 Outstanding Women in Business
February 21, 2024
Three Partners in North Carolina Recognized by Super Lawyers
February 14, 2024
Practice Update
Middle Market Private Equity Firm Settles With SEC for Sharing Insider Information
February 13, 2024
Nine Akerman Attorneys Named Legal Elite by Business North Carolina
January 05, 2024
Michael Fulks Named to 40 Under 40 list
December 14, 2023
Jasmine Pitt, Alexis Suh Win Leadership Council on Legal Diversity's Atlas Award
December 12, 2023
Akerman Growth in Competitive Markets Noted by Daily Report
December 06, 2023
Akerman Among Most Active Law Firms in U.S. Private Equity Deals in Q3 2023
November 27, 2023
Akerman Names 15 New Partners
November 21, 2023
Akerman Named Among Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms by Law360
November 14, 2023
Akerman Honored by Best Lawyers as One of the Best Law Firms in the U.S. and as the "Litigation – Real Estate Law Firm of the Year"
November 08, 2023
Akerman Represents Sandton Capital Partners in Asset Purchase of Vertical Farming Company in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
October 18, 2023
Tax Partner Robert Wall Interviewed on IRS Enforcement Changes by Accounting Today
Akerman Signs Anti-Defamation League Workplace Pledge to Fight Antisemitism
October 16, 2023
USA Today and Business Press Report on Akerman Class Action Victory for 'Texas Pete' Hot Sauce Manufacturer
October 11, 2023
Tax Partner Robert Wall Quoted on IRS Enforcement in The Hill
October 04, 2023
112 Akerman Lawyers Across the U.S. Named to 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
September 28, 2023
The SEC’s Newly Adopted Rules and Rule Amendments for Private Fund Advisers
August 25, 2023
Record Number of Akerman Lawyers Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Guide
August 22, 2023
Rob Wall Gives Tax Tips on Seller-Financed Home Sales
July 28, 2023
Akerman Ranked Among Top M&A and Private Equity Law Firms in United States by International Financial Law Review
July 17, 2023
Robert Wall Receives Citizen Lawyer Award
June 22, 2023
Akerman Partner Donald Pocock Elected as Chair of Litigation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association
June 20, 2023
Akerman Once Again Ranked Among the Best in the United States by Chambers USA
June 06, 2023
Jasmine Pitt Selected for Leaders in Diversity Awards
May 30, 2023
IRS Notice on Conservation Easements Creates New Challenges
May 05, 2023
Speaking Engagements
Robert Wall to Speak on Key Strategies in Preparing for Tax Examinations
May 01, 2023
Akerman Continues to Rise Among The American Lawyer’s Top 100 U.S. Law Firms
April 20, 2023
Akerman Builds Upon Financial Services Strengths with Litigator Donald Pocock
April 03, 2023
Jasmine Pitt, Alexis Suh Named LCLD Pathfinders
March 03, 2023
Akerman Ranks Among PitchBook's Most Active
February 27, 2023
Akerman Launches Economic Sanctions and Export Controls Practice Team
February 24, 2023
Akerman Tax and Bankruptcy Teams Win Law360's 2022 Practice Groups of the Year
January 20, 2023
Akerman Once Again Shortlisted as Florida Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation
January 11, 2023
Akerman Expands M&A and Private Equity Practice with Partner David Thompson in Houston
January 05, 2023
Law360 Spotlights $1.8 Billion Akerman-Advised SPAC Transaction for Newbury Street Acquisition Corp.
December 16, 2022
Akerman Earns 21 Tier 1 National Practice Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” 2023 Guide
November 07, 2022
123 Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
October 10, 2022
Akerman Continues to Build Real Estate Practice Group in Winston-Salem with Partner Kelly Otis
October 06, 2022
Akerman Invests in Corporate Group, Adding Partners Johnathan Beckham and Michael Fulks
Akerman Expands Atlanta and Winston-Salem Offices with Corporate Partners Jonathan Beckham and Michael Fulks
September 29, 2022
71 Akerman Real Estate Lawyers Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Guide
September 26, 2022
Akerman Again Ranks Among Most Active Law Firms in PitchBook’s Q2 2022 Global League Tables
September 13, 2022
Akerman Expands Los Angeles Office with Corporate Partner Peter Hurm
August 30, 2022
Akerman and The National CASA/GAL Association for Children Announce 2022 Recipients of Academic Excellence Scholarship for Foster Youth
August 23, 2022
Record Number of Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Guide
August 19, 2022
Partner Paul Foley Notes Distressed Funds in Search for Assets, Quoted in Reuters on Possible Recession
July 28, 2022
Akerman Lawyer Jasmine Pitt Elected Secretary/Treasurer of the 31stJudicial District Bar and Secretary of the Forsyth County Bar Association
July 15, 2022
Akerman Again Ranked Among the National Law Journal’s Top 100 U.S. Law Firms
June 22, 2022
Akerman Continues to Rank Among Law360’s Top 100 Law Firms
Akerman Earns Top National Rankings in The Legal 500 United States
June 10, 2022
Akerman Continues to be Ranked Among The American Lawyer's Top 100 U.S. Law Firms
April 26, 2022
Akerman Expands Corporate Practice Group with Finance Partner Will Walker in Winston-Salem
April 05, 2022
SEC’s New Proposed Rules Contain Changes for Investment Advisers of Private Funds
February 22, 2022
Investment Advisers: Portions of DOL Prohibited Transaction Exemption Enforced Effective February 1, 2022
February 07, 2022
Akerman Lawyer Jasmine Pitt Listed as "Young Gun" by Business North Carolina Magazine for 2022
January 14, 2022
Akerman Partners Paul Foley and Bryan Scott Listed as “Legal Elite” by Business North Carolina Magazine for 2022
DOL to Begin Enforcement of New Fiduciary Advice Exemption
December 28, 2021
Akerman Honored Among Most Innovative Lawyers by Financial Times
December 09, 2021
SEC Intensifies Focus on ESG Disclosures and Policies, Practices, and Procedures
November 30, 2021
Akerman Elevates 24 Lawyers to Firm Partnership
November 22, 2021
Seminars and Conferences
Akerman Hosts Webinar on Key Issues for Construction Contracts
November 09, 2021
141 Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
September 30, 2021
Record Number of Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2022 Guide
August 19, 2021
Akerman Remembers the Honorable Joseph Woodrow Hatchett
May 03, 2021
The American Lawyer Once Again Ranks Akerman Among Top 100 Law Firms
April 20, 2021
Akerman Shortlisted as Florida Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation
February 18, 2021
Akerman Appoints LaKeisha Marsh Government Affairs and Public Policy Practice Group Chair
February 04, 2021
Akerman Earns Seventh Consecutive 100 Percent Corporate Equality Index Rating
January 28, 2021
Bryan Scott Elected Chair of the City of Winston-Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment
January 26, 2021
SEC Division of Examinations Calls Out Compliance Weaknesses and Spells Out Expectations Moving into 2021
January 06, 2021
SEC Proposes Exemption from Registration for Certain Finders
October 15, 2020
Record Number of Akerman Lawyers Across the United States Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2021 Guide
August 24, 2020
SEC Sanctions Real Estate Fund Manager for Expense Allocation Violations
August 11, 2020
SEC Issues a Warning to Private Equity Fund Managers
June 29, 2020
Akerman Top Ranked in Middle Market M&A and Land Use by The Legal 500
June 18, 2020
Akerman Expands Winston-Salem Office with Three Tax, Litigation Lawyers
April 13, 2020
Paul Foley to Speak on CARES Act
April 08, 2020
COVID-19 Impact on the Investment Management Industry
March 30, 2020
Keep Calm and Carry On: North Carolina Construction in the Age of Coronavirus Stay at Home Orders
March 26, 2020
Akerman Once Again Achieves 100 Percent Corporate Equality Index Rating
January 22, 2020
Hedge Connection Features Paul Foley’s Commentary on Private Equity Trends
August 21, 2019
Akerman Announces Expansion into Atlanta and Winston-Salem with Opening of Two Offices
May 14, 2019
April 25, 2019
Akerman Earns Fifth Consecutive 100 Percent Corporate Equality Index Rating
April 01, 2019
Akerman Once Again Honored Among Most Innovative Lawyers by Financial Times
December 11, 2018
Akerman Joins Legal Industry Call to Fight Antisemitism on Campus