Future-focused and dedicated to excellence, Akin is an elite law firm that helps clients anticipate what is next and navigate a path to success.
Future-focused and dedicated to excellence, Akin is an elite law firm that helps clients anticipate what is next and navigate a path to success.
In Memoriam: R. Bruce McLean
Bruce McLean's legacy at Akin, marked by excellence and inclusivity, profoundly shaped the firm and the legal community. Joining Akin in 1973 and later serving as chairman, McLean led the firm through significant growth, transforming it into a global powerhouse known for its commitment to diversity and pro bono work. His mentorship and advocacy for inclusiveness set new standards for modern law practices. McLean's influence remains a guiding force, inspiring future generations with his dedication to justice and community service.
What We Do
Turning to Akin for insight on the issues that matter most, clients recognize our pragmatic focus on resolving challenges with agility and efficiency.
Services
With a proactive and agile approach, we listen to your priorities and help you navigate a complex landscape with creative solutions to the most difficult problems.
Sectors
No matter how you define success, our team of experienced lawyers works with you to identify your needs and achieve the best possible outcome for you and your business.
People
Distinguished by the breadth of our experience and capabilities, our focus on client service is supported by a culture rooted in collaboration and caring.
Insights
We embrace our role in society, ensuring that our intrinsic connection to the issues affecting our communities – such as ESG and DEI – are reflected in our values and the pro bono services we offer.
Join Us
Join Us
We recruit professionals with exceptional talent and promise, believing that skill, initiative and an innovative mindset should be rewarded with new opportunities and challenges.
The core of Akin's culture is that we are:
Future-focused
We anticipate what is next and apply our expertise to navigate a path to success.
We anticipate what is next and apply our expertise to navigate a path to success.
Dedicated to excellence
We are solution-driven and
multi-faceted in our approach to serving clients.
We are solution-driven and
multi-faceted in our approach to serving clients.
Collaborative
We succeed together by fostering a supportive environment, an inclusive approach and a collective purpose.
We succeed together by fostering a supportive environment, an inclusive approach and a collective purpose.
Diversity-minded
We leverage our unique experiences and perspectives to drive creativity and superior results.
We leverage our unique experiences and perspectives to drive creativity and superior results.
Service-oriented
We give back to our communities and those in need.
We give back to our communities and those in need.
Akin at a Glance
900+
Lawyers and advisors
17
Offices
1,000
Members of the firm who worked on pro bono matters
80+
Countries where we work