August 11, 2026 Twelve Akerman partners have been named to Benchmark Litigation's 40 & Under list, an annual ranking that recognizes the nation's most promising litigation talent through a rigorous, merit-based selection process. The 2026 class reflects the firm's continued strength in litigation, with six partners newly named to the ranking. The 2026 Akerman honorees include: Brittanie Browning, Atlanta Sara A. Brubaker, Orlando Eric D. Coleman, Fort Lauderdale and Miami Jessica L.