Akerman LLP welcomes Russell Marcus to the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in Fort Lauderdale. Marcus further strengthens Akerman’s strengths in corporate, M&A, and private equity with experience representing entities in regulated industries, including healthcare organizations, financial services institutions, and governmental agencies. Marcus comes to the firm from the Fort Lauderdale branch of GrayRobinson, P.A.

“Russell brings valuable in-house knowledge and public sector experience to his corporate practice,” said Jonathan Awner, Corporate Practice Group Chair. “Russell will be an incredible resource to clients by helping them navigate complex transactions while adhering to growing regulatory demands.”

Marcus’ practice is focused on M&A and private equity transactions with a concentration on transactions involving regulated industries. He has represented public and private companies and private equity funds in numerous transactions. His experience includes mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, and joint ventures. Marcus also regularly advises boards regarding governance and fiduciary duties and consults with governmental agencies. He represents clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, life sciences, insurance, banking, technology, energy, and manufacturing.

Prior to private practice, Marcus led a career in public economic development and venture capital. As chief of business development for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, he assisted the Governor of Florida in the advancement of the state’s economic development by administering state and federal programs for local businesses and communities. Marcus later served as president and executive director of Florida Opportunity Fund, Inc., which provides venture capital to emerging Florida companies and entrepreneurs in the early-stage finance ecosystem.