Akerman Government Affairs & Public Policy

At a time of growing Federal and State involvement in every aspect of American life and the economy, Akerman has the capabilities to handle the most complex public policy problems. Our bi-partisan team of professionals can provide strategic governmental affairs advice, and has the skilled operatives available to accomplish the most difficult tasks. Akerman lawyers and public policy advisors operate in Washington, D.C., Florida and New York. Our core strengths are in appropriations and agency funding, education, science and engineering policy, healthcare, tax, environment and natural resources, insurance, transportation and infrastructure, Native American affairs, travel and tourism, and energy. Our services include pursuing legislation, public funding and meaningful regulatory results for our clients.

Practice Highlights
F ederal team in Washington, D.C. includes former congressional and agency staff members and former agency top executives F lorida team represents clients before the legislature, executive office, and regulatory bodies and is comprised of existing and former legislators, former legislative aides, and corporate executives E xperience before New York City and New York state government agencies, authorities, and boards P olicy team has extensive experience in the fields of insurance, healthcare, transportation, and natural resources R egulatory practice advises clients on interactions with regulatory agencies, and obtaining government approvals for projects

Government Affairs Services

Federal Appropriations State Legislative and Executive Lobbying Local Government Advocacy Higher Education Policy & Regulation Environment & Natural Resources Energy Healthcare Legislation & Government Affairs Transportation Regulation Insurance Regulatory Compliance Native American Affairs & Tribal Governments Regulation Disability Policy Foreign Government Advocacy Professional & General Business Travel & Tourism Policy
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Recognition
U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2011 ankruptcy and Creditor B Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (National) ommercial Litigation (National) C onstruction Law (National) C opyright Law (National) C orporate Law (National) C nvironmental Law (National) E inancial Services Regulation Law F (National) nsurance Law (National) I nternational Arbitration I Commercial (National Tier One) nternational Trade and Finance Law I (National) abor Law Management (National) L itigation Banking & Finance L (National) itigation Bankruptcy (National) L itigation Intellectual Property L (National) itigation Real Estate (National L Tier One) itigation Securities (National) L itigation Tax (National) L ergers & Acquisitions Law M (National) rivate Equity Law (National) P eal Estate Law (National) R ecurities / Capital Markets Law S (National) ecurities Regulation (National) S ax Law (National) T rusts & Estates Law (National) T enture Capital Law (National) V MultiCultural Law Magazine 2011 op 100 firm for diversity T op 25 firm for Hispanic Americans T op 100 firm for women T

About Akerman
Akerman is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the U.S. by The National Law Journal NLJ 250 (2011) in number of lawyers and is the leading Florida firm. Our practices include: Bankruptcy & Reorganization Construction Consumer Finance Litigation & Compliance Corporate Government Affairs & Public Policy Healthcare Intellectual Property L abor & Employment Litigation R eal Estate Taxation Trusts, Estates & Family Services

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