Kim Koopersmith, chairperson, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. Courtesy photo Kim Koopersmith a 'Leader Among Leaders' and 'Soul of the Firm' as Akin's Chair
Kim Koopersmith, chair of Akin, has been named The American Lawyer's Distinguished Law Firm Leader for 2024.
October 17, 2024 at 03:39 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Chair Kim Koopersmith is The American Lawyer's Distinguished Law Firm Leader for 2024.
- Under her leadership, the firm grew its revenue by 65.3% from 2013 to 2023, added a number of new offices, and expanded its international footprint with more than 20% of its lawyers located outside of the U.S.
- As a leader, Koopersmith takes the time to get to know each person at the firm.
Kim Koopersmith had a clear mission in mind when she stepped into the chair role at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in 2013 as the first woman elected to lead the firm.
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