Akin Partners, Article Recognized in 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards

March 3, 2025

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Four Akin partners and one of the firm’s client alerts were recognized in the 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards. 

The four Akin partners selected among Top Authors include: 

  • climate change practice group co-head Kenneth Markowitz, Environment category 
  • intellectual property partner and partner in charge of the firm’s Philadelphia office Rubén Muñoz, Patents category 
  • international trade partner and head of the regulatory practice steering committee Thomas McCarthy, International Law category 
  • lobbying & public policy partner and co-leader of the firm’s artificial intelligence practice Hans Rickhoff, International Law category. 

According to JD Supra, these awards recognize “thought leaders for achieving the highest visibility and engagement among readers for their particular expertise.” 

Akin client alert “DoD Updates Section 1260H List of Chinese Military Companies Operating Directly or Indirectly in the United States” was also included among the Top Read Articles for Government Contracting and International Law. 

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