Brian Bagley brings more than 20 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…

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…

Sean Cichowski focuses his practice on resolving energy, employment, intellectual property, construction, and commercial disputes in litigation and arbitration. Sean uses his first chair and solo trial counsel experience to give his clients a complete perspective of the risks, benefits, and costs of…

Rola Daaboul is a seasoned litigator and trial attorney who focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, business torts, and personal disputes in state and federal courts. She advises clients on a wide range of matters including intellectual property, employment, real estate, construction,…

Eduardo Espinosa is an experienced court-appointed fiduciary frequently recommended by regulators to serve in proceedings where there is concern that alleged fraudsters will dissipate the remaining assets. A former enforcement lawyer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Eddy has…

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…

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…

Iris Jones is Akerman’s Chief Marketing and Client Development Officer, overseeing the firm’s client development team to advance the overall strategic plan of the firm by continuing to grow the firm’s client base while deepening existing client relationships. She works closely with firm leadership…

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…

Serving as Office Managing Partner of Akerman's Houston office, Scott Marrs is a formidable trial lawyer litigating high profile matters in state and federal courts as well as arbitrations in the United States, South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Scott focuses on legal issues in virtually…

Mark McElree focuses his practice on real estate transactions, finance, and oil and gas matters. His clients include real estate developers, owners and investors, national and multi-national corporations and money center banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. Mark also…

As a court-appointed receiver and counsel to receivers and trustees, Michael Napoli works to maximize the value of insolvent entities in order to make a fair and equitable distribution to creditors. His experience covers a variety of industries with an emphasis on life settlements. Outside of the…

A versatile lawyer with extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, unfair competition, insurance coverage, accounting and legal professional liability and price redetermination proceedings; James Rogers has tried multiple trials and arbitrations in…

Matt Schroeder serves as the Office Managing Partner of Akerman’s Dallas office and is a trusted advisor to major national and international insurance companies facing high-stakes litigation and complex coverage disputes. He advises insurance companies not only on related policy coverage issues and…

With nearly 20 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 current…

Mishell Parreno Taylor is an experienced employment litigator and business advisor who leads the firm’s California Labor and Employment team. She represents employers in complex employment litigation nationwide, with a focus on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination…