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Our firm underwent a global rebrand in 2023 where we shortened our name to just Akin, however the firm's full name is this
What is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP?
Isabella Vasconcelos once swam against this elite swimmer, who has won nine Olympic gold medals.
Who is Katie LeDecky?
If Amy Liu was not planning on being a lawyer, she would be a marine biologist focusing her work on this black and white mammal.
What is an orca?
If she were not planning on becoming a lawyer, Nysa Stiell would move to this U.S. city to live out her Selling Sunset life as a real estate agent.
What is Los Angeles.
Chloe Fan's dog - a golden retriever - is named after this Vermont staple.
What is Maple.
These are the names of Akin's co-chairs. One is a leading financial restructuring litigator, and the other is recognized as a market-leading lawyer on a global scale.
Who are Abid Qureshi and Dan Walsh?
With Michelin-starred dining, waterfront views, and front-row seats to 9 innings of action, this DC neighborhood is Lauren Wagner's favorite Happy Hour spot.
What is Navy Yard?
Ben Richmond - a museum and art history connoisseur - says that everybody should visit this city, home of the Trevi Fountain, at least once in their lives.
What is Rome?
This is one of Madilynn O'Hara's favorite books, which follows a strong-willed orphan who becomes a governess and falls in love with her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester.
What is Jane Eyre
Clarke Hildreth's favorite sports team is this National League team, which won its first World Series title in 2019 by defeating the Houston Astros in a dramatic seven-game series.
What is the Washington Nationals?
Which one of the following is NOT one of Akin's core values: Future-focused, Dedicated to excellence, Collaborative, Diversity-minded, Innovative, Service-oriented
What is innovative?
Most of Nick Moore's family lives in this Florida city, home to the aquarium that sparked the movie "Dolphin Tale."
What is Clearwater, FL
Gretchen Lindenfeldar would recommend this 7-season show - based in 1960s New York City - to her fellow summer associates.
What is Mad Men?
Alfred Tun has met this Australian celebrity, who gained mainstream recognition after producing a single with Justin Bieber.
Who is The Kid Laroi?
Maya Fernandez-Powell was born in this European city where bikes outnumber cars, the world’s first stock exchange was established in 1602, and international law has deep historical roots.
What is Amsterdam?
One of Akin's founders, Robert Strauss went on to become chair of the Democratic National Committee, chairing Jimmy Carter’s successful presidential campaign in 1976. He then worked under this president shortly thereafter
Who is George H.W. Bush?
1L Strauss Scholar Gabe Brown is a huge fan of this NFL team, which only had 2 losing seasons throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Who are the Miami Dolphins?
Sydney Yi loves this activity, which originated in 1971 when Daisuke Inoue invented a machine called the "Juke 8."
What is karaoke?
Lea Frenkel used to play this instrument, which uses a double reed to produce its distinctive sound.
What is an oboe?
Akin is one of the largest law firms spanning 21 offices worldwide and this many attorneys (most accurate guess wins)
What is 949?
Ayanna Martin has met this CNN news anchor who previously worked for Politico covering the Obama White House.
Who is Abby Phillip?
Karim Ibrahim's favorite show is this series - which blends corporate satire with psychological horror, centering on a controversial medical procedure that forces characters to live entirely separate lives inside and outside the workplace, with no memory overlap.
What is Severance?
Kaylah Paras has met this famous actress known for her roles in Black-ish and Grown-ish
Who is Yara Shahidi?