
About Shereef
Shereef H. Akeel is one of the nation’s most respected civil rights and employment attorneys. Recognized among the Forbes Top 200 Lawyers in America (2024), Akeel has built his reputation on litigating complex, high-stakes cases that deliver justice for individuals harmed by powerful institutions. He has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA), Lawyer of the Year by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and a Super Lawyer for 20 consecutive years in civil rights law. He is nationally ranked as a Tier One Civil Rights Lawyer by U.S. News & World Report. Over his...
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Education
J.D.
Michigan State University, Detroit College of Law
M.B.A.
Wayne State University
B.A.
University of Michigan
Awards & Recognition
Forbes America’s top 200 lawyers
2024
Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
Lawyer of the Year by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Super Lawyer
civil rights law
Tier One by U.S. News & World Report
Civil Rights Lawyer
Professional Associations
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