Akerman Executive and Leadership Team

Jacob Akerman, the Chief Executive Officer at Akerman, directs the firm's overarching strategic vision and market positioning. By prioritizing middle market M&A and complex dispute resolution, the Chief Executive Officer ensures the firm maintains its status as a top 100 U.S. legal entity. Jacob Akerman oversees the alignment of legal practice groups with the evolving needs of entrepreneurs and global enterprises. This leadership role involves identifying growth opportunities within the financial services and real estate sectors to expand the firm's footprint across the United States and Latin America. By fostering a culture of forward-thinking legal practice, the Chief Executive Officer removes barriers to innovation for clients. Through rigorous oversight of firm-wide initiatives, the Chief Executive Officer secures long-term competitive advantages. Ultimately, Akerman drives the firm toward sustained excellence in a dynamic legal marketplace.

Scott Meyers, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Akerman, governs the firm's board activities and long-term corporate trajectory. As the primary architect of firm-wide governance, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer ensures that all legal operations adhere to the highest standards of professional excellence. Scott Meyers manages high-level relationships with key stakeholders and major enterprise clients to facilitate complex business objectives. This leadership role involves setting the tone for the firm's commitment to innovation and client-centric service models. By coordinating with other C-suite leaders, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer aligns internal resources with the firm's expansion goals in the United States and Latin America. Through strategic oversight of the firm's reputation and market influence, the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer sustains the firm's position as a leader in the legal industry. Ultimately, Meyers secures the firm's future through disciplined leadership.

Matt Squire, the Chief Financial Officer at Akerman, manages the firm's fiscal health and capital allocation strategies. Overseeing the financial infrastructure, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that resources support the firm's growth in the financial services and real estate sectors. Matt Squire directs budgeting, financial reporting, and investment analysis to optimize operational efficiency across all practice groups. This leadership role involves collaborating with the executive team to evaluate the financial viability of new market entries and service expansions throughout the United States and Latin America. By implementing robust financial controls, the Chief Financial Officer mitigates risk while enabling the firm to seize opportunities for innovation. Through precise management of the firm's balance sheet, the Chief Financial Officer supports the delivery of high-value legal services. Ultimately, Squire ensures the firm maintains the financial stability required for long-term success.

David Ristaino, the Chief Operating Officer at Akerman, executes the firm's daily operational strategies and internal process improvements. By streamlining workflows for the firm's 650 lawyers and business professionals, the Chief Operating Officer ensures seamless service delivery for complex disputes and M&A transactions. David Ristaino oversees the integration of technology and administrative support systems to enhance productivity across all regional offices. This leadership role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure that operational capacity aligns with the firm's strategic objectives in the United States and Latin America. By optimizing internal infrastructure, the Chief Operating Officer removes barriers to growth and improves client outcomes. Through the implementation of scalable business processes, the Chief Operating Officer drives operational excellence. Ultimately, Ristaino maintains the high-performance environment necessary for the firm to remain a top 100 U.S. legal leader.

Amy Mattos, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Akerman, directs the firm's talent acquisition, retention, and professional development strategies. By cultivating a high-performance culture, the Chief Human Resources Officer ensures the firm attracts top-tier legal talent capable of navigating complex client challenges. Amy Mattos oversees the implementation of training programs that support the firm's commitment to innovation and forward-thinking legal practice. This leadership role involves managing organizational design and employee engagement initiatives to support the firm's growth across the United States and Latin America. By aligning human capital strategies with the firm's business objectives in the financial services and real estate sectors, the Chief Human Resources Officer fosters a collaborative environment. Through the development of robust talent pipelines, the Chief Human Resources Officer secures the firm's intellectual capital. Ultimately, Mattos drives the firm's success by empowering the people who deliver results.