Akerman is a sponsor of the Diversity in Commercial Real Estate (DCRE) 2025 conference, an event focused on real estate development, financing, investing, and how to break into commercial and corporate real estate. Real Estate Partner Naheem Harris will present on the panel "The Development Deal: Capital, Community, and Construction" on July 26.

This annual event will feature masterclasses focused on trending topics in the industry and a variety of panel discussions, ranging from navigating legal considerations to careers in real estate. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn, recruit, exchange ideas, extend opportunities, and network.