Akerman is a sponsor of the lunch seminar "New Cuba Revolution: Politics, Policy, and Prospects," presented by the Miami Finance Forum (MFF). Pedro Freyre will speak on a panel regarding the status of U.S.-Cuba relations and the embargo, what the regulatory changes mean for U.S. companies, and the short- and medium-term business opportunities. MFF is an organization comprised of South Florida's leaders in finance, investment management, banking, capital markets, and related professional fields. The organization works to create a forum for the general advancement of South Florida as a leading global financial marketplace.