Dena Sacharow focuses much of her practice on defending lawyers and law firms in legal malpractice matters. She also handles personal injury and property damage cases, insurance coverage and liability matters, and responding to Civil Remedy Notices on behalf of insurance companies and bad faith…

Leah Saiontz focuses her practice on domestic and cross-border corporate restructurings, distressed M&A, and financings. Leah regularly represents debtors and secured lenders in various matters, and has extensive experience interfacing with all stakeholders and interested parties in transactions…

With more than 20 years of experience, Mary Samsa, chair of Akerman's Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Practice, focuses her practice on executive compensation matters and tax-qualified retirement programs for a wide range of organizations. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies,…

Sean Santarelli focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts. He has experience representing clients in matters relating to negligence, misrepresentation, respondeat superior, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. 

Michelle Santos focuses her practice on dispute resolution, commercial litigation and arbitration across the United States and Latin America, representing clients in industries such as telecommunications, construction, technology, and financial services. She has experience handling litigation and…

With two decades of federal policy experience, including working on Capitol Hill in both chambers of congress, Jane Sargent advocates for clients before the legislative and administrative branches of government. She works on behalf of local governments, transit districts, nonprofit entities, higher…

このプロフィールを日本語でご覧になりたい方は、ここをクリックしてください。 Ranked by Chambers Global as among the top lawyers worldwide for cross-border Japan-U.S. Corporate/M&A, Hiroshi Sarumida has nearly 30 years of experience counseling Japanese multinational corporations on a broad range of transactions. His comprehensive…

Spencer Sater focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has experience representing clients at both the state and federal level. He also serves as a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator.

Matthew Sawyer is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group. Matthew focuses his practice on mergers and acquistions, private equity investments, debt offerings, business formation, and other general corporate matters. 

Anthony Sbardellati serves as a trusted strategist to his clients and focuses his practice on defending commercial, class action, FLSA collective, and PAGA lawsuits, while also regularly advising clients on compliance with wage, hour, and related laws and regulations. Anthony’s practice is…

Joseph Sbarro focuses his practice on land use and zoning real estate matters. In particular, he concentrates on land use and zoning diligence and applications for discretionary approvals with governmental agencies including the New York City Planning Commission, Department of City Planning,…

Kiki Scarff focuses her practice on investment management matters with an emphasis on investment adviser regulation. She represents institutional and retail investment advisers with formation and registration on Form ADV with the SEC and state securities authorities. Kiki also advises…

Jaclyn Scarinci focuses her practice on advising property owners, developers, lender, institutions and nonprofit organizations on a wide range of land use, zoning, regulatory, and transactional matters affecting the development and use of real estate in New York City. She works with architects,…

Serving as Office Managing Partner of Akerman’s Dallas office, Matt Schroeder represents major insurance companies in litigation with significant exposure claims that pose extreme risk of loss to the company. He advises insurance companies not only on related policy coverage issues and disputes, but…

Akerman Remembers Our Friend, Colleague, and Former Chairman and CEO, Charles A. Schuette We are deeply saddened by the passing yesterday of Charles (Charlie) A. Schuette, former Chairman and CEO of Akerman.   Charlie was a giant at Akerman. He led the firm from 1994–2002, and was…

Thomas Schwab focuses his practice on insurance litigation matters. Thomas represents domestic and foreign insurers in connection with large value first-party property and third-party insurance claims for insured operations based in the United States and abroad. He also helps client's manage and…

Andrew Schwartz focuses his practice on securities disclosure, opinions matters, M&A, and general corporate matters. He has extensive experience in SEC disclosure matters, including annual, quarterly and current reports, IPOs, and shelf offerings. Andrew is an active participant in the…

Philip Schwartz's practice focuses on securities disclosure, private and public debt and equity offerings, commercial loan and real estate loan transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. Philip is co-chair of Akerman's Legal Opinions Committee. Philip has been an active…

Bryan Scott focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, construction law, and creditors’ rights. Bryan handles commercial litigation and creditors’ rights matters covering a range of areas, including contract disputes, collections and foreclosures, lender liability, title issues,…

Robert Scott serves as managing partner of Akerman’s Salt Lake City office. He is an experienced consumer and commercial litigator, representing clients in both complex commercial disputes and individual and class cases under federal and state consumer protection laws. In the commercial context,…

Sam Scott focuses his practice on insurance defense and litigation. Sam handles insurance coverage issues, breach of contract claims, and bad faith insurance disputes in state and federal courts. Additionally, he has extensive experience analyzing insurance coverage on emerging environmental issues,…

Donald Scotten is Of Counsel in the Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group, where he has represented numerous mortgage loan originators, servicers, and investors. Donald also is a professor of the practice of law at the University of Southern California’s Law…

Kimberly focuses her practice on real estate acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing, and real estate financing. Kimberly previously served as counsel for a mortgage company, where she advised the business on the interpretation, application, and compliance of applicable regulatory requirements,…

Julia Seider Browne focuses her practice on representing private equity funds and public and private companies in connection with M&A and other complex business transactions. She also advises portfolio companies of private equity funds on corporate governance, contract negotiation, and other…

Timothy Sendek is an experienced trial lawyer focusing on patent, trademark, and copyright disputes in U.S. District Courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board. His experience includes numerous Section 337 trials at…

William Sentell focuses his practice on franchise dispute resolution and related corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters. His combination of litigation and transactional experience allows him to provide holistic legal representation to brand owners, distributors, licensors, manufacturers and…

Azfar Shamsi serves as Akerman’s Chief Information Officer, overseeing all aspects of the firm’s information technology strategy, architecture, and management.  Azfar works closely with firm leadership to ensure technology initiatives and capabilities align with our…

Danielle Shannon is Akerman's Chief Talent Officer, overseeing the firm's recruitment efforts across 26 offices throughout the United States. Danielle is responsible for all aspects of lateral partner, associate, and law student recruiting and onboarding for the firm. She also manages the firm's…

Sommer Sharpe focuses her practice on representing clients in the higher education sector with regard to regulatory and compliance issues at the local, state, and federal level. She also has experience handling collegiate sports and NCAA compliance-related matters, including working on issues…

A lawyer with a national construction practice, Owen Shean represents clients in a broad array of construction matters and disputes, including resolution of disputes on major infrastructure projects, government facilities, museums, multi-use/multi-family projects, hospitals, and military facilities.…

Katie Shepard is an partner in Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Katie represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation, class actions, and investigations conducted by regulatory agencies and state attorneys…

Mark Shutt practices civil litigation with a focus on complex coverage and insurance disputes. He represents clients in everything from advising carriers on legal and contractual duties and managing extra-contractual exposure to representing carriers in active litigation in state and federal court.…

Jamie Shyman is a partner in Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group with significant experience in New York federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Jamie focuses her practice on representing clients in an array of staffing, global procurement, supply chain, and commercial…

Montaye Sigmon is known for her technical proficiency and pragmatic real-world approach. She is a trusted adviser to her clients, particularly with respect to regulatory compliance and contract matters. Montaye’s expertise spans a variety of employment tax and employee benefits-related laws,…

Daniel Andres Silva has a wide-ranging corporate practice advising private equity funds, public and private companies, and start-ups in a variety of complex corporate transactions and general corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, private equity investments, joint…

Joseph Silver evaluates professional liability claims against law firms and advises their general counsel on pre-suit, confidential resolutions, as well as leading the defense for AmLaw 100 and 200 firms in high-stakes legal malpractice matters. He works with clients to negotiate and draft…

Adept at navigating complex labor and employment matters, Scott Silverman is noted by Chambers USA for being "expeditious" and "excellent at providing all points of view." His range of experience includes representation of employers in administrative proceedings, federal and state court litigation,…

Chelsea Silverman Hallowell has experience with a wide variety of real estate transactions, including the acquisition and disposition of commercial, residential and hotel properties, mortgage and mezzanine financing regarding bridge, construction and term loans, secondary market transactions, joint…

Amy Simmons focuses her practice on complex corporate transactions and governance matters, including debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, secured lending, separations and divestitures, equity plan administration and reorganizations and recapitalizations. She has experience…

Steven Sinacori has broad experience in both land use and transactional real estate matters. He has represented numerous clients before the Board of Standards and Appeals, the City Planning Commission, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the Department of Buildings, the Department of Housing…

Robert Slavkin is the chair of the Healthcare Practice Group, a multidisciplinary team recognized nationally for representing sector participants in regulatory compliance, insurance, and transactional issues. A former healthcare corporate counsel, compliance, and privacy officer for a publicly…

Phil Slinkard advises corporate officers, directors, and other decision-makers on opportunities and risks associated with various business opportunities, particularly mergers and acquisitions, contract and licensing negotiations, governance, and executive employment-related matters. Serving as…

A Board of Governors member of the Florida Bar and the National Bar Association and past President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, Grasford focuses his national practice on complex commercial litigation matters and is certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Civil Mediator.…

Jordan Smith is a partner in Akerman's Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group.

Sarah Campbell Smith focuses on a variety of environmental and energy law matters, with emphasis on the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. She represents real estate developers, corporations, private equity funds, and financial institutions in environmental site…

Andrew Smulian is Chairman Emeritus of Akerman. He served as Akerman's Chairman and CEO for 12 years, transforming the firm through strategic growth, a commitment to advancing client-driven initiatives, and a focus on building a culture of collaborative innovation. Under Andrew's leadership, Akerman…

Max Sonnenberg is an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group. Max focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.

Focused primarily on the staffing industry, Nancy Sotomayor represents employers in complex litigation matters involving class actions, FLSA collectives, and PAGA lawsuits. Nancy regularly advises clients on compliance with wage and hour law, as well as other related laws. She handles matters in…

Amanda Spector is an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group. She focuses her practice on real estate, construction, and data center and other energy infrastructure issues, as well as state and federal government contract matters. 

Rick Spees represents local governments and public entities, as well as companies and non-profit organizations in their interactions with the federal government. Rick represents a wide range of clients in the education, government, healthcare, and transportation sectors, including cities, counties,…

Board Certified in Health Law by The Florida Bar and licensed in Georgia, Florida and Virginia, Philip Sprinkle has, for 43 years, represented privately-held companies with an emphasis on physician groups, academic medical centers, and affiliated providers, in M&A, board governance, joint…

Frank St. Jacques represents clients in real estate development matters with a focus on New York City land use and zoning. Frank has extensive experience seeking discretionary approvals for rezonings, zoning text amendments, special permits, variances, and authorizations. He works closely with…

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

Wallace Stage is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group.

Ten Stallings is a strategic, goals-driven litigator who defends employers against claims arising under federal, state, and local employment laws. She also partners with companies to mitigate and manage risks by developing and implementing policies in the workplace.   Ten is experienced in…

Glen Stankee litigates high-stakes federal income, estate, and gift tax cases in federal trial and appellate courts from Florida to California, including cases involving highly technical international tax issues. He also litigates state and local tax cases in both state and federal courts, including…

Matt Steinberg is co-office managing partner of the firm’s New York office, a member of the firm's board of directors, and previously served as the deputy chair of Akerman’s national Labor & Employment Practice Group. Matt focuses his practice on employment law, both by advising clients on day…

Ariel Stern manages Akerman's Nevada office. Ariel concentrates his practice on consumer finance litigation, regulatory compliance, and operational matters. Ariel has significant experience litigating claims arising under federal consumer protection laws and rules, as well as Nevada's foreclosure,…

Edward Stone focuses his practice on advising private equity funds, strategic investors, operating companies, and entrepreneurs. Ed represents clients in all aspects of corporate transactions and equity investments, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, leveraged…

Elliot Strader has an exceptionally diverse litigation practice. Elliot has successfully represented clients in jury and bench trials, in addition to obtaining numerous summary judgments. He focuses on complex, high-stake matters including those involving COVID-19/Coronavirus, insurance coverage and…

Alexis Suh is an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group. She focuses her practice on real estate finance, real estate capital markets, structured finance, and financial services. Alexis has experience reviewing and drafting loan terms in connection with a variety of financing transactions.

Bill Sullivan focuses on a broad range of federal and state income tax planning matters, including tax issues related to M&A, joint ventures, dispositions, financings, reorganizations, restructurings, partnership transactions, and private equity transactions. Bill's practice is particularly…

Akerman Remembers Friend and Colleague, Mary A. Swayze We are deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague, Mary Swayze, Of Counsel in our Miami office. A kind and thoughtful friend and an ardent advocate for justice and equality, Mary was a talented lawyer who utilized her skills to help…

Erin Swick represents private equity firms and public and private companies in a variety of both buy and sell side business transactions. Her experience includes mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, recapitalizations, and debt and equity financings in a range of…

With more than 15 years of experience, Adam Swick focuses his practice on bankruptcy and complex commercial litigation matters. He has a robust international practice and has filed a multitude of Chapter 15 bankruptcy cases, many of which have resulted in critical opinions that helped shape the…