Teresa G. Akkara

Biography

Cases

• Won a defense verdict in Douglas County District Court for an elderly pro bono client accused of conspiring to defund the estate of her incapacitated employer, shielding her from damages and protecting her very limited retirement savings.
• Argued a matter of first impression before the Third Circuit and successfully persuaded the court to extend the application of a seminal case.
• Drafted sections of a U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief advocating against partisan gerrymandering.
• Prepared sections of a U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief challenging the census citizenship question on behalf of 190 state and local government officials.
• Won successful resolution of complex commercial claims in arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce.
• Obtained a favorable settlement for a major transportation company after filing briefing that prompted plaintiff to voluntarily dismiss three out of four claims with prejudice.
• Petitioned for and helped secure the release of transgender clients incarcerated in NY correctional facilities.
• Represented a pharmaceutical company before the Delaware Chancery Court and obtained resolution of pending claims.
• Investigated antitrust issues presented by proposed mergers and advised clients on appropriate merger strategy.

Publications & Speaking Engagements

Articles

• "Demystifying Colorado's Atypical Civil and Administrative Appeals," Co-Author, Colorado Lawyer, (January/February 2023).
• "North American Overview: International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2020," Co-Author, International Comparative Legal Guide, (Aug. 24, 2020).
• "COVID-19: LIBOR 2021 Cessation Timing Unchanged Though Planning Delays Expected," Associate Contributor, Client Memorandum, (March 30, 2020).
• "Global Regulators Press Market Participants to Prepare Now for LIBOR Transition," Associate Contributor, Client Memorandum, (Jan. 29, 2020).

Other Experience

Legal Memberships, Activities, and Honors

Personal Interests