Akerman is a sponsor of The Historical Society's "A Supreme Evening." This annual event enables the Historical Society to carry out its mission of educating the public about the critically important work of the courts in protecting personal rights and freedoms. Highlights of this event include:

• Keynote speaker Hilarie Bass, president of the American Bar Association
• Honoring John "Jack" F. Harkness, Jr., Executive Director of the Florida Bar, with the Lifetime Achievement Award
• Update on the State of the Court by Chief Justice Jorge Labarga