With a background in healthcare finance and as in-house general counsel to a hospital system, Marcy Hahn-Saperstein now serves as outside general counsel to hospitals, senior living facilities, physician groups and other healthcare providers. In this capacity, she structures, drafts, negotiates, and…

Sahar Hakakian represents investors, owners, lenders, and developers in diverse real estate matters, including joint ventures, development, acquisitions and dispositions, financing, operation, and leasing of various assets. The real estate asset types covered by Sahar’s practice range from office…

Alexander Hall focuses his practice on general commercial litigation, products liability, arbitration, and white collar criminal and civil matters.

Elizabeth Halperin is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice on commercial litigation matters.

Amanda Hamilton focuses her practice on complex civil litigation involving multimillion-dollar claims. Amanda navigates all aspects of high-stakes civil disputes, including breach of contract cases, shareholder disagreements, fiduciary duty claims, and professional malpractice matters. She provides…

Joshua Hamlet focuses on a broad range of state and local, international, and federal taxation matters. He advises privately held businesses, partnerships, and tax-exempt organizations on tax planning, controversy, and compliance-related issues. He also represents clients before the Internal Revenue…

Luke Hampton advises clients on all aspects of commercial real estate, with significant involvement in data centers and digital Infrastructure transactions. He advises clients on the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and disposition of data center facilities and digital infrastructure…

William Handle is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. William represents financial institutions, business owners, and individuals in a variety of federal and state civil matters, including complex commercial litigation, fraud claims, and disputes involving city, county and local government…

Maureen Hannon focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions with particular emphasis on domestic and international acquisitions and sales, and real estate finance for clients in the healthcare, affordable housing and construction, and hospitality industries. She regularly represents…

Darcy Hansen represents major financial institutions, film studios, and other multinational clients in a wide array of complex litigation before federal and state courts, and international arbitrations before arbitral tribunals. He has experience in all phases of litigation and arbitration,…

Andrew Hard represents private equity firms, strategic investors, independent sponsors, venture capital firms, portfolio companies, public companies, startups and entrepreneurs in mergers and acquisitions transactions, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, joint ventures, private offerings, and…

Howard "Jay" Harrington is a litigation partner in Akerman's Jacksonville office, with a civil litigation practice focusing on commercial litigation and creditors' rights. He routinely represents financial institutions and other lenders, as well as all types of businesses and individuals, in all…

Naheem Harris focuses his practice on representing domestic and international real estate companies, institutional lenders, real estate investment trusts (REITs), funds, and other real estate investors and operators on a wide range of real estate matters, including bespoke financings (mortgage,…

Phillip Harris focuses his practice on employment litigation, defending clients in non-compete and trade secret litigation, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, whistleblower, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters. He defends clients in a variety of venues, including state and federal…

Andrea Hartley is the co-chair of Akerman’s Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice Group, a nationally recognized team serving as bankruptcy counsel or receivers in many of the largest bankruptcy filings in the United States. Andrea has extensive experience in cross-border insolvencies, including…

Carolyn Haslam represents owners and developers in all facets of real estate developments, including entitlements and concurrency. Her primary focus is in land use, including office, retail, mixed-use, and residential, as well as large planned community projects. This includes counseling clients on…

Meaghan Hassan represents clients in navigating complex land use and zoning matters, guiding development projects from concept through approval. She advises developers, property owners, and municipal entities on securing land use entitlements, preparing zoning analyses, and presenting applications…

Akerman Remembers Legal Pioneer, Change Agent, and Former Partner, the Honorable Joseph Woodrow Hatchett We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former partner, the Honorable Joseph Woodrow Hatchett, on April 30, 2021. Judge Hatchett was a towering figure in the legal profession. Known for…

Peter Haveles represents and counsels financial institutions, corporations, and individuals in litigation matters and significant corporate risks related to the financial services industry and markets and distressed assets. Clients seek Peter's advice, guidance and representation for breach of…

Christy Hawkins (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, PLS) focuses her practice on privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. She advises clients on state, federal, and international data security and privacy issues, including compliance and risk management. She supports organizations of all…

Chris Hayes represents developers, homebuilders, and investors in the acquisition, development, and sale of real property in Florida and California. He has overseen numerous complex acquisitions and dispositions. As part of his transactional practice, Chris also represents clients in retail and…

Taylor Haywood is a partner in Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Taylor represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions and litigation involving homeowners’ association lien priority. She…

Ben Hedrick practices in the area of land use and development, representing clients in all aspects of the development approval process in municipalities and unincorporated areas in both Miami-Dade County and Broward County, including in the cities of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Additionally, Ben has…

Jason Heep has litigated and resolved commercial disputes, complex insurance-coverage issues, and environmental-remediation matters across the country for more than 20 years. He uses his environmental-engineering background to assist with environmental-regulatory compliance and preventive measures…

Ross Heft represents clients in all facets of commercial real estate transactions, with a strong concentration in advising developers, owners, lenders, and operators of hotels, resorts, condominiums, and mixed-use real estate developments. Ross structures and negotiates complex construction…

Kevin Hein serves as co-chair of Akerman’s Franchise and Licensing Sector Team, a highly experienced group handling U.S. and international franchising, licensing, dealership and trademark counseling, registration and litigation matters for franchisors, licensors, subfranchisors, dealers, and other…

With a wealth of experience in complex commercial real estate transactions, Marc Heller focuses his practice on acquisitions and dispositions of multifamily properties and development throughout the United States and related joint ventures and debt. Marc helps clients navigate complex ownership…

Bill Heller is a nationally recognized trial lawyer, governance leader, and innovator at the forefront of law, finance, and technology. With more than 30 years of courtroom and board-level experience, he founded and chairs Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services, Data & Technology (CFS+) Practice,…

Bill Helmstetter is a partner in Akerman’s Corporate Practice Group, where he advises clients on AI strategy, data privacy and cybersecurity matters, and complex technology transactions. Drawing on deep experience at the intersection of technology, data, and privacy, he helps technology companies,…

An innovator with over two decades of experience in the property and casualty insurance sector, Maria Henderson works with insurance companies and self-insured companies to navigate complex regulatory issues and create effective and compliant operations solutions. She has extensive experience with…

Xakema Henderson focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. She has experience litigating high-stakes matters in state and federal court and has litigated a wide range of issues, including insurance coverage and bad faith matters; data breach, privacy, and cybersecurity matters; and…

With more than a decade of experience representing private equity buyers and sellers, clients rely on Matt Hendy’s deep industry knowledge and practical insight. Matt’s practice focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private investments, with a particular…

Andrew Herndon focuses his practice on renewable energy transactions. He represents financial institutions in the financing of energy assets such as solar and battery facilities.

Elan Hersh serves as chair of Akerman's eDiscovery Services team. Elan advises clients on electronic discovery (eDiscovery), information governance, litigation readiness and response, cross-border discovery issues, and data privacy. Elan leverages his unique knowledge of the technical and legal…

Michael Hess is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on complex commercial and business litigation matters. Michael combines his strong written and oral advocacy skills with an energetic, detail-oriented and creative approach to every case his clients entrust him with no matter the size…

Melissa Hill assists the General Counsel with legal, ethical, and internal risk management matters.

Dustin Hillsley acts as lead counsel in a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters, with emphasis on private equity, commercial real estate, M&A, bet-the-company, shareholder and partnership matters (including business divorce), and other forms of business litigation. Serving as…

With significant experience in all facets of federal tax controversy, Erin Hines focuses her practice on IRS examinations, appeals, and litigation. Erin is proficient with regard to IRS procedures, resolution mechanisms, and litigation strategy, making her an effective advocate for her clients. Erin…

Montoya M. Ho-Sang provides full service representation to higher education institutions, including performing Title IX audits and compliance reviews regarding athletics and sexual misconduct matters, representing institutions in a wide range of civil litigation matters, and drafting policies and…

A former president of the Florida Academy of Healthcare Attorneys, Betsy Hodge concentrates her practice on compliance and regulatory issues affecting healthcare providers, payers, and employer-sponsored health plans. Betsy has significant experience with HIPAA and the HITECH Act and assists covered…

Michelle Hogan focuses her practice on complex commercial and tort litigation in state and federal courts, including matters involving breach of contract, product liability, business torts, and various federal statutes, such as the Helms Burton Act, Title VII, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act…

Shelby Raye Holt focuses her practice on insurance coverage litigation and appellate law. Shelby counsels primary, umbrella, and excess insurers in first and third-party coverage litigation and advises insurers on coverage issues under commercial liability, environmental liability, commercial…

John Hood assists healthcare industry clients with transactional, operational, and regulatory matters. His experience includes representing health systems, private equity sponsors, and physicians in connection with physician group practice mergers and acquisitions. John also has experience with…

Irán Hopkins is a partner in Akerman LLP’s Real Estate Practice Group, where she focuses on complex transactions, structuring tax efficient ownership and operations, and regulatory compliance for clients across a range of industries, including real estate private equity, healthcare leasing,…

Alicia counsels and represents U.S. and international companies in major litigation in a wide variety of areas, including financial services, real estate, competition, business torts, securities, and intellectual property. On behalf of her clients, she both defends against claims and analyzes…

Paula Howell focuses her practice on litigation matters. Paula regularly counsels clients involved in complex commercial and construction litigation. Paula also has experience with matters involving torts, trademark infringement, and employment-related disputes. She has conducted numerous…

Will Hoy is Co-Chair of Akerman’s M&A and Private Equity Practice, where he leads a team advising private equity sponsors, family offices, and their portfolio companies on complex investment strategies. He is recognized as one of the leading private equity lawyers in New York, with deep…

Elizabeth Hughes is a highly skilled attorney who focuses on fiduciary litigation, with a particular concentration on disputes that arise from Florida estates, trusts, and guardianships. Elizabeth’s experience includes successfully litigating and resolving complex cases involving will and trust…

Sequoia Humphreys assists the General Counsel in protecting the firm and its clients through risk management, professional liability, compliance, contractual matters, employment disputes, and ethics counseling. Sequoia has experience serving as conflicts counsel for several national law firms,…

Described by Chambers USA as "incredibly knowledgeable and pragmatic," Steve Hurlbut focuses on construction and government contract litigation, with an emphasis on resolution of delay and other schedule-related claims. He assists clients on projects throughout the United States, including…