Akerman Expands Intellectual Property Bench in New York

Erin Hennessy and Annie Allison joined Akerman as partners in its intellectual property practice group in New York, the firm announced Friday.

Hennessy is a strategic advisor who counsels clients across industries including media, entertainment, sports, technology, retail, fashion, and financial services. She advises clients across the full lifecycle of intellectual property assets, including trademark clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation, as well as domain name, social media, and internet-related matters.

Allison brings more than a decade of experience in IP enforcement and protection, with a practice spanning global portfolio management, brand licensing, and content distribution. Her practice encompasses portfolio strategy, ...