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How I accidentally fell in love with content marketing
How I accidentally fell in love with content marketing
In July of 2011, I published the first edition of Advertising Law News and Analysis. I wish I could say I had a unique…
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Chuck Wilkins reposted thisChuck Wilkins reposted thisAkin’s international arbitration team wins Middle East Practice of the Year at the GAR Awards 2026. This award recognizes the depth of our international arbitration expertise and the results we deliver for our clients. Congratulations to the team! To read more: https://lnkd.in/e6Yc8NyW #AkinArbitration #InternationalArbitration #GeneralCommercial #ISDS #GARAwards #MiddleEast
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Chuck Wilkins reposted thisChuck Wilkins reposted thisToday, March 24, we celebrate Paul Rusesabagina's Freedom Day on the third anniversary of his release. I'll never forgot receiving this photo taken the moment he walked free from the remote Kigali prison where I had first met him in late 2022. What an amazing moment! This is a story with a hard-fought happy ending that gives a lot of hope to American families who currently have a loved one wrongfully detained. Akin Pro Bono James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Hostage US Anaïse Kanimba Carine Kanimba Kate Gibson
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Chuck Wilkins reposted thisChuck Wilkins reposted thisMarcus A.R. Childress—former senior advisor and special counsel to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee—has joined Akin in Washington, D.C. as a partner and co-head of the congressional investigations practice, working alongside Abby Kohlman, who has also been named co-head of the group. Marcus and Abby expand Akin’s premier platform for guiding clients through the escalating convergence of congressional inquiries, parallel DOJ investigations and high‑stakes civil litigation. Commenting on the move, Akin co-chair Abid Qureshi said, “The demand for sophisticated oversight counsel is only growing. By combining Marcus’s recent experiences leading sensitive investigations on Capitol Hill with Abby’s DOJ background, our clients will have the benefit of extraordinary insights from different sides of the investigative ecosystem. This strategy continues to differentiate both our congressional investigations practice and our broader investigations, litigation and regulatory capabilities.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gVTiHE2H #CongressionalInvestigations #Investigations
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Chuck Wilkins reposted thisChuck Wilkins reposted thisIn our latest associate spotlight, we’re featuring Washington, D.C. international trade associate Cecilia Li, who reflects on her experience as a first-year associate. Cecilia works on a range of international trade matters and evolving global developments shape the work. “International trade sits at the intersection of law and policy,” Cecilia shares. “Our work is often tied to real-time global developments, making each day dynamic.” ➡️ Scroll for Cecilia’s perspective on life at Akin as a first-year associate. Learn more about Cecilia: https://lnkd.in/eVRshHWX #Associates #AkinCareers #InternationalTrade #TradeLaw
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Chuck Wilkins shared thisIf you work in technology and do business with the government, this is one webinar you won’t want to miss.Chuck Wilkins shared thisAkin government contracts partners Angela Barbee Styles and Marta Thompson and associate David Mahoney will host a webinar, Supply Chain Risk Designations for Artificial Intelligence: What Federal Contractors Need to Know about Supply Chain Risk Designations and the Future of Federal AI Procurement, on Thursday, March 19. The program will examine the Department of War’s recent supply chain risk designation of Anthropic and what it means for federal contractors and subcontractors. Speakers will discuss the legal framework for these designations, compliance considerations and practical steps companies can take to mitigate risk and prepare for future federal AI procurements. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNr28ZQJ #GovernmentContracts #AI #SupplyChain #FederalProcurement #NationalSecurity
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Chuck Wilkins reposted thisOur take on the Department-Wide VSD program, the first time in history the DAG's office has aligned nearly all DOJ components to one policy. #DOJ #Akin #WhiteCollar #InvestigationsChuck Wilkins reposted thisOn March 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published its “first-ever” Department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (the “Department-wide CEP”), which will apply to all corporate criminal cases, with the exception of antitrust matters. The Department-wide CEP is designed to incentivize corporate self-reporting by providing benefits—including a presumption of declination of criminal prosecution—to companies that timely voluntarily disclose potential misconduct, fully cooperate with the DOJ’s investigation and remediate any misconduct. The new policy builds upon and expands the Criminal Division CEP, which was most-recently revised in May 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dWyKxPVF By: James J. Benjamin Jr., Charles Connolly, Katherine Goldstein, Gerry Moody, Stacey Mitchell, Jonathan Poling, Ryan Fayhee, Michael Asaro, Parvin M., Peter Altman, Lance Jasper, Annie Evans, George Pence, Alexis Guinan, Opher Shweiki, Abby Kohlman, Samuel Salyer, Jessica Maloney and Stephanie Ondrof (Comstock)
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Chuck Wilkins shared thisDon’t get this posted yesterday, but here’s all the space news you need in your inbox.Chuck Wilkins shared thisOver the past two weeks, there has been a lot of orbital maneuvering in Washington: •The House Science Committee leadership rebuffed a proposed FCC rulemaking focused on space safety. •The Committee also admonished the FCC not to drift beyond its spectrum mandate. •A Senate bill sought to extend the International Space Station’s life an additional two years. •NASA announced it was reshuffling its lunar priorities yet again. Around the world: •China’s expanding space footprint in Latin America is raising alarm bells in the U.S. and Europe. •Beijing is using lasers to achieve gigabit links to GEO. •The U.S. complained about EU plans intended to protect the European space industrial base. All this and more in this edition of Akin’s Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update. https://lnkd.in/gvsdTytF Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e-A6r_3T By: Thomas J. McCarthy, Carlos M. Bermudez, Jennifer Richter, Hans Rickhoff, Steve Rowings, Marta Thompson, Sean Carlesimo, Ryan Dowell, Lamar Smith, Sharanya Sriram, Elizah Stein and Kathryn Herman (Policy Fellow) #SpaceLaw #Regulatory #Policy
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Chuck Wilkins reposted thisChuck Wilkins reposted thisDiscover the early impact and future direction of the DOJ-DHS Trade Fraud Task Force in our upcoming webinar on March 17th.#tradefraud #customs #whitecollar #enforcement | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP#tradefraud #customs #whitecollar #enforcement | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Chuck Wilkins shared thisAre you or do you know an undergrad in the LA market interested in the intersection of international trade, space, advanced computing, data centers and defense? Apply/let them know about this internship in Akin's LA office. A bonus (I hope) it that they'll get to work with me (and our awesome trade team). https://lnkd.in/ep_9v3jZ
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Chuck Wilkins liked thisChuck Wilkins liked thisThe American Space Law Foundation was proud to host the Day 2 Reception and Awards Ceremony for the 2026 ASLF Moot Court Competition at the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C. The evening featured a distinguished panel including Jameson Dempsey, Director of Satellite Policy at SpaceX; Julie Kearney , Partner in the Telecom Group at DLA Piper; and Halie B. Peacher, Counsel at Akin, who offered thoughtful perspectives on key legal and regulatory developments shaping the future of space activities. The event also recognized outstanding teams for their performance, celebrating the depth of thought, innovation, and excellence demonstrated throughout the competition. We are grateful to our panelists, participants, and guests for contributing to an engaging and insightful program. It was truly an honor to host such talented and accomplished individuals. We can’t wait for next year! Ad astra itur, lex sequitur. As humanity goes to the stars, so too must the law follow. #spacelaw #mootcourt #ASLF
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Chuck Wilkins reacted on thisChuck Wilkins reacted on thisAkin has once again been recognized in Global Arbitration Review’s annual GAR 100 guide of the world’s leading firms for international arbitration. A strong reflection of our global capabilities and the complex, high value matters we handle for our clients globally. Our global international arbitration practice is led by Mark Clarke the team traverses Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia. Partners Shane Jury FCIArb, Kabir Duggal, Ph.D. and Felipe Nazar Pagani are the latest additions to the firm’s growing international arbitration practice. Commenting on the ranking, Mark Clarke said, “A year ago, we set about strengthening Akin’s international arbitration team. I am delighted to see our progress recognized by GAR, and I am grateful to all the colleagues and clients who have supported the development of the practice. In the coming years, we will make further additions to the team, as we look to build a collegial, future-fit and sustainable practice that will continue to deliver real value to our clients in their most complex international disputes.” Read more on Akin’s GAR ranking here: https://lnkd.in/eDW3CPTY #AkinArbitration #InternationalArbitration #GeneralCommercial #ISDS #GAR100
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Chuck Wilkins reacted on thisWelcome to Akin Margaret!Chuck Wilkins reacted on thisMargaret Maraschino has joined Akin as a litigation partner in Los Angeles, strengthening its market‑leading labor & employment litigation capabilities amid rising demand across California’s highly regulated and rapidly evolving business landscape. Commenting on the move, Akin co-chair Abid Qureshi said, “Maggie’s arrival further positions Akin as a destination platform for top-tier litigators in California. The depth of her experience with the labor and employment challenges companies face in an increasingly complex regulatory environment will build on our track record of delivering the best possible results for our clients.” For more on Maggie’s move to the firm, click here: https://lnkd.in/gcCVEni5 #LaborAndEmployment #Litigation
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Chuck Wilkins reacted on thisChuck Wilkins reacted on thisAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Strengthens Riyadh Leadership With Appointment Of Ibrahim Siddiki As Co-Partner In Charge The Global law firm Akin has appointed Ibrahim Siddik i as Co-Partner in Charge of its Riyadh office, reinforcing its strategic expansion in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region. Abid Qureshi, Alexander Malahias shared an encouraging quote Link to read full News: https://lnkd.in/gWKDRMf5 #LegalEra #LegalUpdates #Akin #PartnerAppointment #Riyadh #MiddleEast
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Chuck Wilkins reacted on thisChuck Wilkins reacted on thisHappy Birthday to TXST President Kelly Damphousse!
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Chuck Wilkins liked thisChuck Wilkins liked thisOver the last year, I’ve started traveling around the country with my soon-to-be-wife hunting the darkest skies in rural areas during the new moon cycle-where moonlight won’t interfere with a camera’s ability to capture the Milky Way in all its glory. I realized something while sitting under the quiet dark skies in my first year as an SDR leader. Astrophotography 🤝 SDR Leadership Bear with me. When you’re shooting the night sky, you’re not just “taking pictures.” You’re battling uncertainty, noise, and variables you can’t control such as clouds and rain. Sound familiar? As an SDR Manager, I’ve realized the parallels are undeniable: Patience compounds results. You don’t capture the Milky Way in one shot—and you don’t build pipeline in one call block. It’s about consistent exposure over time. Clarity requires focus. If your lens is even slightly off, if the tripod moves in the wind, everything is blurry. Same goes for your team. Without clear ICP and messaging, you’re just spraying into the void. Embrace the dark. The best shots happen in the darkest conditions. The toughest quarters? That’s where real growth happens. Stack small wins. Great astro images are just hundreds of imperfect frames stacked together. Sound like outbound yet? Control what you can. You can’t control the clouds, but you can control your setup, your prep, and your mindset. Same in sales. At the end of the day, whether it’s stars or sales, success isn’t about luck, it’s about showing up, dialing in your process, and trusting the long exposure. Curious—what hobbies have made you better at your job? And yes, that’s a photo I took this summer in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia #SDR #Leadership #Astrophotography #Pipeline #GrowthMindset
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Chuck Wilkins reacted on thisChuck Wilkins reacted on thisGreat food and even better company at annual #RSAC 2026 dinner hosted by Evan Wolff, Natasha Kohne and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, and including Edward Block. This is always an amazing collection of brilliant CISOs and CEOs - and a few lawyers - in the #cyber community, all of whom are FOE (Friends of Evan). Too many to tag here but if you were there - thanks!
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Chuck Wilkins reacted on thisChuck Wilkins reacted on thisWhether it's export controls, economic sanctions, tariffs, or "secondary" anything, increasing global insecurity and competition are placing more and more national security obligations on our clients (hat-tip to Eddie Fishman's "Impossible Trinity" in his book Chokepoints (linked in the comments)). Responding effectively - and walking the often winding path between multiple jurisdictions' controls - requires a global team. We're thrilled to be adding to our 70-lawyer-strong Paris office and equally large global International Trade & National Security practice old friends with global experience. Welcome to Anne Gaustad-Hanken, Marie-Agnès Nicolas, Mathieu Rossignol, Lorenza Nava, and Timothé Radosavljevic! #wearemorganlewisMorgan Lewis Adds Five-Lawyer International Trade and Investigations Team in ParisMorgan Lewis Adds Five-Lawyer International Trade and Investigations Team in Paris
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