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Kerime S. Akoglu

Associate

KSAkoglu@mintz.com

+1.212.692.8141

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Kerime is an experienced litigator with a focus on complex commercial litigation, securities litigation, and government investigations.

Kerime maintains a nationwide practice and handles high-stakes matters involving allegations of fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and related wrongdoing.  She has represented individuals as well as both large and small companies in trial courts, appellate courts, and arbitration proceedings across the United States.

Kerime also specializes in assisting clients facing government investigations and charges.  Her clients include individuals and companies facing charges or investigations involving allegations of finance, health care, and art fraud.  She has experience working with the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, and state and federal regulators.

Kerime has experience representing individuals and entities across a wide variety of industries, including entertainment, pharmaceuticals, retail & consumer brands, private equity, artificial intelligence, health care, politics, legal, and insurance.

Kerime also maintains an active pro bono practice, with experience in immigration, appellate, and bankruptcy matters.  In 2017, Kerime was part of the Mintz Levin team recognized by the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project for its Pro Bono Law Firm Award. Kerime was also awarded the firm’s 2017 Richard Mintz Pro Bono Award, given annually to one attorney in recognition of extraordinary pro bono service.  Kerime serves on the firm’s Pro Bono Committee.

Kerime earned her J.D. from Boston College Law School, where she was the editor-in-chief of the Boston College International & Comparative Law Review.  While attending law school, she served as a judicial intern for the Honorable John M. Leventhal in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York and for the Honorable Frank J. Bailey in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts.

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