Akerman is a sponsor of the Women's IP Strategy Summit, a two-day conference addressing the IP, legal, and broader career development obstacles, risks, and rewards for women lawyers. As part of the second day's theme of "Diversity & Change," Akerman partner Ellen Robbins will serve as a panelist for "Work-Life Balance 2.0," a session exploring work-life balance in 2018, including how to create a game plan that works for your goals, the feasibility of flexible work relationships, and how to manage key relationships.