Erika Labelle represents public and private businesses in transactional tax, REIT, and controversy matters. She focuses her practice on corporate and partnership tax planning and structuring, including taxable and tax-free corporate mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, reorganizations,…

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

Pete Larsen works closely with financial institutions, finance companies, vehicle and equipment lessors, retailers, and telecommunication, software, and technology companies on all matters facing multistate companies' tax departments, including planning, compliance, audit defense, and…

Michael Larson focuses his practice on environmental law, advising clients on a range of complex environmental law issues arising in regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters. He routinely assists clients with the cleanup, reuse, and redevelopment of Brownfields and other contaminated…

With more than three decades of experience in real estate, land use, and zoning matters, Chris Leach represents property owners, developers, and business owners in the negotiation and closing of commercial real estate transactions; advising on retail, office, and industrial leases; and in obtaining…

A commercial real estate and transactional attorney with experience spanning a variety of areas, Robert Leapley represents investors, borrowers, developers, financial institutions, and landowners in loan workouts and restructurings, joint venture agreements, historic tax credit transactions, EB-5…

Rachel Learn is an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group, advising clients on commercial real estate and finance matters. She has experience representing clients in a variety of transactions such as warehouse and repurchase facilities, as well as various loan originations. Rachel regularly…

A recognized authority on workforce matters with more than 30 years of experience, Debra Leder provides employers with human resources consultation, corporate due diligence assistance, review and drafting of employment-related agreements and contracts, employee handbooks and policies. Serving a…

Alexandra I. Ledyard is a seasoned litigator licensed in both Texas and California, with a primary focus on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts and arbitrations. She represents clients in a wide range of high-stakes matters, including commercial disputes, trade secret…

Amanda K. Leech focuses her practice on general corporate counseling of both privately held and public companies. She counsels boards of directors on corporate governance and compliance and has extensive experience representing special committees of boards with independent reviews and…

With a focus on land use, environmental law and litigation, Rick Leland has more than 45 years’ experience representing real estate developers, universities, non-profit organizations, and industrial companies on the environmental aspects of real estate transactions, development, and land use. Rick’s…

A veteran litigator with experience managing commercial disputes in the Delaware Court of Chancery and intellectual property disputes throughout the United States, including the International Trade Commission, clients rely on Brian Lemon for his versatility and perspective. Well-versed in Delaware…

Chris Lepore focuses his practice on employment litigation and counseling. He partners with employers nationwide of all sizes and types as a strategic advisor on a wide range of day-to-day workplace issues, including hirings, terminations, reductions in force, performance management, leave…

Muriel Leung is an associate in the Intellectual Property Practice Group, where she supports clients with trademark and patent prosecution. She has assisted with trademark clearance, portfolio strategy, office action responses, and application drafting, including work completed as part of a law…

Anne Levin-Nussbaum, a federal income tax lawyer for more than 25 years, focuses her practice on transactions involving the development, financing, sales, and acquisitions of renewable energy projects. She advises her clients on energy tax credits, depreciation and other tax incentives for clean…

Eric Levy focuses his practice in the areas of information privacy, data breach response, and insurance coverage. Eric’s counsel on privacy and cybersecurity compliance includes drafting privacy policies and notices, and negotiating contracts allocating data protection and data gathering…

Warren Lee Lewis 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…

Mark Lichtenstein focuses his practice on a broad range of corporate and bankruptcy matters, including restructuring of private equity portfolio companies, bankruptcy litigation, and the acquisition of assets in bankruptcy cases, as well as workouts, creditors’ rights litigation,…

Jason S. Lichtstein serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Atlanta office. A seasoned environmental attorney with more than 25 years of experience, Jason focuses his practice on the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields and other contaminated sites in the Southeast U.S. His practice includes a…

With more than 30 years of experience, Marc Lieberstein focuses his practice on intellectual property licensing and franchising, including the drafting, negotiation, and enforcement of license and franchise documents and agreements, as well as the implementation of branding and commercialization…

Greg  Limoncelli represents financial institutions and borrowers in commercial lending, trade finance, receivables purchase, and workout matters. His experience includes single-lender, unitranche and syndicated facilities for cash flow, secured, asset-based, acquisition, highly leveraged,…

Jennifer Lindy focuses her practice on cross-border and international tax issues in disputes with the IRS during all phases of the tax controversy and litigation process for individual, partnership/pass-through, and multinational corporate taxpayers. She has over 18 years of diverse experience in…

Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor and Employment Law, John Linker focuses his practice on defending businesses of all sizes in matters involving wrongful terminations, union organizing, breach of contract matters, unfair labor practice charges, discrimination…

Sarah Lis has extensive employment litigation experience and routinely defends employers across the country in connection with collective and class actions arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related state wage and hour laws. She also regularly advises companies on compliance with…

Julia Lissner is an accomplished litigator, trial attorney, and appellate advocate, who helps clients solve complex business challenges and protect critical interests. Known for her strategic insight and courtroom acumen, Julia represents public and private companies, as well as individuals, in high…

Brittney Little focuses her practice on complex tax matters for a diverse range of clients. She represents businesses, individuals, trusts, and estates in all stages of tax disputes, including IRS audits, appeals, and litigation before the U.S. Tax Court, with a particular emphasis on international…

John Loar focuses his practice on healthcare regulatory and litigation matters, commercial litigation, tort litigation, real estate litigation, and administrative litigation. John represents a diverse set of clients, from business leaders to healthcare professionals, in regulatory matters such as…

Robert Loewy focuses his practice on U.S. and international tax planning. He advises both domestic and foreign clients with regard to tax efficient transactions. Rob's practice is both transactional and advisory, focusing on the taxation of financial instruments and products, hedge funds, and…

Bringing extensive litigation experience in both state and federal courts, Jorge López serves as Akerman's Assistant General Counsel. Jorge focuses on protecting the firm and its clients with risk management, professional liability, compliance, contractual, employment disputes, and ethics issues.…

As a dedicated commercial and business litigator, Kimberly Lopez delivers results-driven legal representation for financial institutions, including banks, lenders, and asset management organizations. With a strong track record in Florida state courts and U.S. district courts nationwide, Kimberly is…

Santiago López is an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group. Santiago focuses his practice on real estate acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing, and real estate financing.

Valerie Lott focuses her practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts. As part of her practice, Valerie assists insurers with complex first-party and third-party coverage issues. She represents insurers in litigated coverage cases, claim negotiations, and coverage disputes. Valerie…

With more than 28 years of experience in infrastructure and energy transactions, Eddie Lowry is a trusted authority for clients in this dynamic and rapidly evolving sector. He advises developers, operators, and investors on the full economic cycle of data centers and data energy projects, including…

Cherly Lucien is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group, focusing her practice on complex commercial litigation and shareholder disputes. She has significant experience handling high-stakes business disputes, white-collar defense and investigations, securities enforcement actions, and…

Chelsy is an associate in the Tax Practice Group. Chelsy focuses her practice on a broad range of federal, state, and international tax matters. As part of her practice, Chelsy routinely advises private equity firms, corporations, partnerships, and individuals on tax-efficient structures for all…

Anthony Lyons focuses his practice on complex commercial and business disputes. He represents corporate clients, including Fortune 500 companies and major hospital systems, in high-stakes employment, commercial, and contract litigation before both state and federal courts. Anthony has experience…