With a practice focused on the laws governing alcoholic beverages, tobacco, cannabis, and other regulated products, Ian Bacheikov assists clients across multiple sectors, including entertainment, hospitality, and retail. He serves as chair of Akerman's Alcohol Beverage Sector Team, a…

Brian Bagley brings more than 15 years of experience representing companies and individuals in complex commercial litigation matters. He has successfully tried cases in state and federal court in addition to advocating for clients during arbitration. Brian focuses his practice on commercial…

Michael Bailkin focuses in two value creation areas of real estate:  (i) development incentives; and (ii) structuring and helping implement real estate development projects.  Development incentives includes a broad range of programs that utilize public sector resources to add…

Beau Baker focuses his practice on real estate capital markets, securitizations, financial services, structured and commercial finance, creditors' rights, loan portfolio management and servicing, and financial restructuring. He represents traditional and non-traditional lenders in a variety of…

Nate Balint represents private equity funds, strategic acquirers, and entrepreneurs on the purchase and sale sides of merger, acquisition, and leveraged buyout transactions, including associated equity and debt arrangements. His experience spans several key sectors, including technology, media &…

Jonathan Ballan specializes in financial law, focusing on municipal and infrastructure finance, public authority transactions, stadium development, economic advancement, housing finance, project finance, government relations, and the privatization and securitization of public assets. He has…

Internationally recognized for his cross-border, Latin American, and U.S. experience, Arturo Banegas Masiá is a New York lawyer licensed in Venezuela, where he previously practiced under challenging conditions. He participated in some of the jurisdiction’s most complex and significant…

Rob Barkin's practice involves the representation of clients in all aspects of commercial real estate matters. Rob represents community, regional and national institutional lenders in construction and permanent loan transactions secured by real property as well as distressed asset loan restructuring…

Nicholas Barshel practices in the area of land use and development, representing clients in all aspects of the development approval process, including due diligence review, planning and zoning applications, submerged lands issues, dock and marina permits, historic preservation, code compliance, and…

A licensed professional planner and an American Institute Certified Planner (AICP), Richard Bass helps clients navigate the regulatory and political landscapes of New York and New Jersey to guide complex rezoning, special permit, variance applications, and redevelopment plans. His practice focuses…

Andrew Bayer is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group. He represents commercial and investment banks, credit funds, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers in a wide variety of domestic and cross-border debt financing transactions, with an emphasis on acquisition finance.  

David Bayne litigates complex, high profile commercial disputes and arbitration matters with a focus on professional liability defense, general commercial, and employment litigation. His clients include law firms, manufacturers, insurers, investors, information service providers, educational…

Jonathan Beckham is a seasoned corporate and technology transactions lawyer who counsels clients on sophisticated digital infrastructure (e.g. data center, telecommunications network), software, cloud computing, artificial intelligence/machine learning, energy services and renewable energy,…

Owen Behrens focuses his practice on patent prosecution and strategic intellectual property counseling, drafting patent applications and claims across a wide range of technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, financial technology, medical devices, biotechnology,…

Zoe Bekas defends and counsels employers in the full range of California and federal employment law issues including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, disability accommodation, and wage and hour disputes. She represents clients in state and federal courts, in…

Nicholas Belay is a partner in Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Nicholas represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions. He regularly defends financial services providers against…

Paola Benitez is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group. She focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions and other general corporate matters.

Bryce Benson litigates complex disputes for a broad range of clients, including Fortune 500 corporations, mid-size companies, and individuals. His experience spans a variety of sectors, including financial services, energy, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. Bryce has substantial experience…

Co-Chair of Akerman’s national Construction Practice, Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law, and a LEED® Accredited Professional, Stacy Bercun Bohm represents developers, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction contract, project administration,…

Eyal Berger focuses his practice on complex business reorganizations, out-of-court debt restructuring, representation of Creditor Committees, assignments for the benefit of creditors, corporate dissolutions, Article 9 transactions, and the enforcement of creditors' rights. He also protects the…

Colby Berman focuses her practice on employment disputes, representing employers in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings, in a broad range of employments matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wage and hour, and varied labor law…

Mark Bernet litigates complex commercial and business disputes, class action defense, bankruptcy, creditors' rights/foreclosures, and appellate matters in state and federal court. Experienced across a range of sectors, including finance, banking, real estate, aviation finance, and hospitality, his…

William ("Bill") Bernfeld focuses his practice on real estate and commercial law. He regularly assists clients in acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and financing of real estate projects in a variety of sectors throughout California including office, retail, restaurant, and industrial. Bill…

Joshua Bernstein is Chair Emeritus of Akerman’s Hospitality Sector Team, a multidisciplinary group providing an extensive range of legal counsel and services to lodging and lifestyle companies. Josh's clients include hotel owners and operators, commercial property owners, lenders, developers,…

Mark Bernstein serves as managing partner of Akerman's Chicago office. He represents business interests in complex disputes with a focus on financial services and manufacturing companies. Mark is often retained to resolve disputes that are a threat to a company’s existence or that could have a…

Ray Berti focuses his practice on employment litigation and counseling, representing companies across a wide variety of industries in all types of employment-related matters. As a litigator, Ray regularly represents employers in disputes involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment,…

A highly skilled civil, criminal, and appellate litigator, Joel Bertocchi handles appeals in state and federal courts and represents clients in connection with criminal and regulatory investigations and proceedings, providing counsel on compliance policies and related issues. He has argued cases in…

Cameron Bertron focuses her practice on environmental law, advising clients on issues arising in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. She has experience managing and conducting significant environmental due diligence and preparing environmental provisions for real estate and corporate…

Jerrod Bevan is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group where he focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and securities transactions. Jerrod also handles general corporate representations and governance matters. Prior to attending law school,…

Angad Singh Bhai focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. He represents private and public companies in state and federal courts, defending and prosecuting actions involving contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts (including fraud, tortious interference, and unfair…

Brian Bianco is a registered patent lawyer and intellectual property litigator. He has represented clients in U.S. federal courts across the country in complex patent, trademark and trade dress disputes. With a degree and extensive background in electrical engineering, he has successfully…

Jarrett Bingemann provides comprehensive legal counsel to a diverse clientele, including national homebuilders, master-planned community developers, commercial property owners, and institutional investors. He advises clients on all facets of transactional acquisition and disposition matters across…

David Birke’s practice focuses on representing private equity funds, family offices and their portfolio companies in complex acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, restructurings, growth capital investments, and debt and equity financings. His wide-ranging practice also encompasses…

With over 25 years of experience, Gary Blachman is a skilled employee benefits and executive compensation lawyer, counseling companies to mitigate financial and legal risks by developing best practices in corporate governance and compliance policy. Gary's experience extends to advising clients on…

With more than 20 years of experience litigating complex financial matters, Keith Blackman has successfully defended some of the nation’s largest multinational institutions in commercial disputes. Keith is a fierce advocate for his clients, and while prepared to litigate any case to trial and…

Danya Blair represents clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters, including the defense of employment claims brought under state and federal statutes, trade secret and non-compete claims, workplace investigations, injunctive proceedings, appeals, commercial litigation, and defense of…

Bethany Blakeman focuses her practice on land use, water resources, environmental, and real estate law, counseling clients on compliance and regulatory issues related to the Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, CERCLA, and other federal real estate laws. With a reputation for thorough…

Ranked by Chambers USA for both taxation and tax controversy, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers in America, David Blum provides transactional, tax planning, and tax litigation counsel to local and multinational businesses throughout the United States. His practice serves a variety of sectors including…

Rick is a litigation partner in Akerman’s Houston office, with a civil litigation practice focusing on insurance coverage matters and disputes. He routinely represents and advises insurance companies on various types of insurance coverage matters, including those involving directors and officers,…

As an urban planning professional with more than 20 years of experience in central Florida, Jamie Boerger has worked in both the public and private sectors. Her past experience includes working with public school systems, local municipalities, regional planning councils, and development companies.…

Kayla Bokzam is an associate in Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Kayla represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions. She regularly defends financial services providers against…

Andrew Bolender focuses his practice on complex commercial real estate transactions, with a particular emphasis on representing national residential developers. He guides clients through every stage of the transaction process, including the review of term sheets and letters of intent, drafting and…

As an experienced business litigator, James Bombulie’s practice focuses on navigating real estate and commercial disputes in state and federal court as well as in arbitration. James has a wealth of experience representing public and private real estate companies, developers, financial companies,…

David Bond is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. David focuses his practice on a wide range of litigation matters, including contract disputes, product liability, white collar, defamation, personal injury, and attorney-client privilege.

Rachael Bond Palmer focuses her practice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of various asset classes.

An experienced corporate lawyer, Lorenzo Borgogni represents public and private companies in sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions, with a focus on U.S. inbound M&A transactions by foreign buyers. Lorenzo has structured, negotiated, and completed more than $40 billion worth of…

Michael Borovik draws on his more than 20 years of practical energy and sustainability experience to advise leaders and teams through major business initiatives and economic evaluation matters. Michael's clients include energy suppliers, municipalities, universities, and businesses. He also…

Gabriela Botifoll focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments. She represents publicly traded and privately held companies and private equity firms in a variety of complex corporate transactions and general corporate matters. She also brings in-house legal…

Michael Bowen, a partner in the Tax Practice Group, previously served as chair of the firm’s State and Local Tax Practice for nearly two decades, leading a national team that advises multistate clients on compliance, controversy, and litigation matters in all 50 states. He serves clients in the…

Christopher Boyett focuses his practice on commercial and civil litigation. He has experience with antitrust litigation involving alleged price fixing and anticompetitive non-poaching agreements, multi-district employment litigation, and real estate investment litigation, among other complex…

Tim Bramwell focuses his practice on public finance and health care finance, including related securities and tax matters. He represents issuers, underwriters, trustees, financial institutions and borrowers in a variety of transactions, including public bond offerings and private placement…

William Brandyburg is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation.

Joseph Brasile focuses his practice on complex commercial real estate transactions for owners, developers, institutional and private lenders, borrowers, landlords, and tenants. Joe has broad real estate financing experience with respect to permanent loans, acquisition loans, construction loans,…

A high stakes litigator and expert counselor, Richard Brosnick represents U.S. and international companies in antitrust litigation and counseling, financial services and securities litigation, and commercial contract litigation and arbitration. His clients span numerous sectors, including financial…

Adam Brown is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group.

A veteran litigator, Brit Brown focuses his practice on representing energy and automotive clients in trials, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and pre-trial issues. The scope of his work encompasses commercial and tort-related litigation, including supplier, dealer, personal injury, product…

Brittanie Browning focuses her practice on litigation and appellate matters. She guides clients through all stages of litigation from pre-litigation matters until trials and appeals. Her civil litigation experience includes all phases of cases from inception, discovery, and trial. She is experienced…

Sara Brubaker’s practice focuses on resolving complex disputes, including commercial and contract disputes for business clients, franchisor‑franchisee matters involving intellectual property, shareholder and partnership disputes among closely held businesses, and contested trust and estate…

Brittany Buccellato concentrates her practice on labor and employment litigation. She represents employers in matters involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful discharge, wage and hour violations, breach of contract, collective bargaining, and unfair labor practices. Brittany also…

Thomas Bullock focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has experience representing clients in regulatory and compliance matters and internal investigations.

Martin Burkett serves as co-chair of Akerman's M&A and Private Equity Practice. Martin represents public and private companies and private equity funds in a variety of corporate transactions, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions. Martin's practice includes structuring and…

Jeremy is a seasoned attorney whose 20-year practice is a hybrid of complex litigation and healthcare compliance, which he calls "litigation prevention." Jeremy represents healthcare providers in a wide range of litigation matters and disputes, including False Claims Act lawsuits and government…

Melody Burton is Akerman’s inaugural Director of Connections, a visionary leadership role dedicated to architecting the Akerman Experience — ensuring an exceptional, unified culture for every attorney and professional, regardless of location or work style. As the driving force behind firmwide…