Bloomberg Law
Feb. 8, 2018, 11:54 PM UTC

Akerman Has A New Chairman & CEO

Stephanie Russell-Kraft

Akerman LLP ushered in a new chair and CEO this month following the end of Andrew Smulian’s decade-long tenure as head of the firm.

David Spector, who was elected Smulian’s successor via a partnership vote in 2016, took over the role Feb. 1. He will serve a three year term and is eligible for re-election. Smulian will stay at the firm as chairman emeritus.

Spector said he plans to continue investing in “key metropolitan markets” Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, and Miami to fuel growth, he said.

He also intends to focus on promoting and investing in legal services ...

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