Akerman LLP

If you want the leading Florida-based law firm with serious Latin American reach and a powerhouse real estate practice, Akerman is the clear choice. Headquartered in Miami with approximately 590 attorneys across offices throughout Florida, New York, Washington DC, and other key markets, Akerman has earned Tier One recognition from the Legal 500 as a City Leader in Miami and is widely recognized as the dominant law firm in the Florida market.

Akerman's real estate practice is one of the largest in the Southeast, handling complex development, finance, and portfolio transactions across the U.S. and Latin America. The firm's Latin America capabilities are a genuine differentiator. Akerman has deep relationships throughout the region and advises on cross-border investments, commercial arbitration, international litigation, and corporate immigration matters with particular strength in South Florida's connection to Latin American capital. The firm also has strong corporate, litigation, IP, and financial services practices.

The culture at Akerman is dynamic, diverse, and distinctly Miami, reflecting the multicultural energy of its home market. The firm uses a free-market system and summer associates enjoy exposure to a practice mix that spans real estate development, cross-border transactions, and complex commercial litigation. Associates appreciate the firm's entrepreneurial spirit and the genuine pathways to advancement.

For recruiting, any Spanish or Portuguese language ability and Latin American cultural competency will set you apart. Express genuine interest in Florida's unique legal market and the firm's cross-border work. Akerman values candidates who bring an international perspective and want to build a career in one of the fastest-growing legal markets in the country.