Buoyed by consumer demand and legislative support, respondents to Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends survey enter the year in a period of cautious innovation. After analyzing survey responses, the firm's 2023 Automotive Trends Report compiles insights from key decision-makers to understand what trends will have the greatest impact on the automotive industry in the following year and beyond. The top responses from the survey reveal an industry-wide focus on legal benefits and risks tied to new electric and autonomous vehicle technologies...
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Dykema, with more than 380 attorneys and professionals, is a leading national law firm with a Midwest heritage that has been serving clients for more than a century. The firm, with offices in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas and Washington, D.C. and Wisconsin, and is recognized as one of the top law firms in the United States. Dykema is a strategic partner and the firm of choice for many Fortune 500, middle-market and startup companies that are attracted to the firm's sophisticated practices, focus on practical solutions, quality lawyers and commitment to providing value.
What sets Dykema apart from other firms in the market is its unique value equation which includes a commitment to dedicated client service teams; flexible billing to create financial predictability and accountability; lower cost structure; and advanced technology and communication strategies. Using a value-focused business model, Dykema's full-service capability delivers results for sophisticated purchasers of legal services who increasingly demand alternative and more efficient ways of streamlining their legal work without sacrificing their bottom line.
The firm's attorneys and government policy advisors have experience in a broad range of government, corporate and private practice positions in top-tiered companies and organizations. At our core are attorneys and other professionals who are nationally recognized leaders in their area of practice.
Driven by the needs of its clients, Dykema has extended its platform nationally by developing national practices in the following areas: automotive litigation; biotechnology and life sciences; consumer financial services litigation; consumer product safety and compliance; energy and electric distribution; health care; infrastructure finance; intellectual property litigation and pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.
Year this Office was Established: 2004
Lawyers Worldwide: 400
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![Jonathan E. Aberman](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/53000/a53914.jpeg)
Jonathan E. Aberman
Member![Harry N. Arger](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/18000/a18055.jpeg)
Harry N. Arger
Member![Frank D. Ballantine](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/67000/a67609.jpeg)
Frank D. Ballantine
Member![J. Michael Bernard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/4000/a4095.jpeg)
J. Michael Bernard
Member![Melanie J. Chico](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50652.jpeg)
Melanie J. Chico
Member![Debbie Clark](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/40000/a40453.jpeg)
Debbie Clark
Member![C. Elizabeth Darke](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32351.jpeg)
C. Elizabeth Darke
Member![Michael A. Dorfman](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65391.jpeg)
Michael A. Dorfman
Member![Jonathan S. Feld](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/45000/a45913.jpeg)
Jonathan S. Feld
Member![Scott R. Fryzel](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64167.jpeg)
Scott R. Fryzel
Member![Steven H. Gistenson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32357.jpeg)
Steven H. Gistenson
Member![Robert B. Groholski](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32359.jpeg)
Robert B. Groholski
Member![Michael S. Kurtzon](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32365.jpeg)
Michael S. Kurtzon
Member![Charles A. LeMoine](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/18000/a18104.jpeg)
Charles A. LeMoine
Member![Robert C. Linton](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32371.jpeg)
Robert C. Linton
Member![Abad Lopez](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/54000/a54892.jpeg)
Abad Lopez
Member![Cinthia Granados Motley](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/61000/a61179.jpeg)
Cinthia Granados Motley
Member![Cynde H. Munzer](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/58000/a58732.jpeg)
Cynde H. Munzer
Member![Jerrold M. Peven](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32389.jpeg)
Jerrold M. Peven
Member![John F. Rhoades](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/41000/a41039.jpeg)
John F. Rhoades
Member![Cody D. Rockey](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/49000/a49751.jpeg)
Cody D. Rockey
Member![Michael D. Rothstein](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32399.jpeg)
Michael D. Rothstein
Member![Stephen D. Sayre](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/18000/a18120.jpeg)
Stephen D. Sayre
Member![Andrew P. Scott](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/37000/a37571.jpeg)
Andrew P. Scott
Member![Gary P. Segal](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32405.jpeg)
Gary P. Segal
Member![Mark A. Silverman](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/55000/a55406.jpeg)
Mark A. Silverman
Member![Diana Y. Tsai](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32440.jpeg)
Diana Y. Tsai
Member![Edward S. Weil](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/32000/a32441.jpeg)
Edward S. Weil
Member![Steven McMahon Zeller](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/33000/a33410.jpeg)
Steven McMahon Zeller
MemberAttorneys
![Christina C. Brunty](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/56000/a56875.jpeg)
Christina C. Brunty
Associate![Natasha A. Burkett](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64587.jpeg)
Natasha A. Burkett
Attorney![Laura M. Callahan](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/18000/a18135.jpeg)
Laura M. Callahan
Senior Attorney![Benjamin W. Chertok](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70041.jpeg)
Benjamin W. Chertok
Associate![Kevin Connor](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68980.jpeg)
Kevin Connor
Associate![Joshua A. Fishman](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71703.jpeg)
Joshua A. Fishman
Associate![Caleb J. Halberg](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/61000/a61195.jpeg)
Caleb J. Halberg
Attorney![Matthew T. Hays](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/56000/a56750.jpeg)
Matthew T. Hays
Associate![Neil P. Johnson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70553.jpeg)
Neil P. Johnson
Associate![Beth Peng Lyden](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50669.jpeg)
Beth Peng Lyden
Senior Attorney![Sarah A. Mirs](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71706.jpeg)
Sarah A. Mirs
Associate![Chukwuma (Chuma) M. Offor](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/59000/a59174.jpeg)
Chukwuma (Chuma) M. Offor
Associate![Matthew S. Raczkowski](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/39000/a39765.jpeg)
Matthew S. Raczkowski
Senior Attorney![Dylan S. Robinson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71708.jpeg)
Dylan S. Robinson
Associate![Susan L. Ruddy](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50861.jpeg)
Susan L. Ruddy
Senior Attorney![Sharon A. Salinas](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/18000/a18045.jpeg)
Sharon A. Salinas
Attorney![Katie N. Simpson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/69000/a69057.jpeg)
Katie N. Simpson
Attorney![Anda Tatoiu](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/56000/a56666.jpeg)
Anda Tatoiu
Senior Attorney![Clara L. Trotta](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71709.jpeg)
Clara L. Trotta
Associate![Jennifer A. Warner Torrez](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50859.jpeg)
Jennifer A. Warner Torrez
Senior Attorney![Lisa Hendrix Weigel](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70993.jpeg)
Lisa Hendrix Weigel
AssociateOf Counsel
![Todd Gale](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/45000/a45914.jpeg)
Todd Gale
Senior Counsel![Paulina Garga-Chmiel](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/71000/a71820.jpeg)
Paulina Garga-Chmiel
Senior Counsel![Michael A. Gilman](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/44000/a44986.jpeg)
Michael A. Gilman
Senior Counsel![Bruce L. Goldsmith](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/18000/a18048.jpeg)
Bruce L. Goldsmith
Senior Counsel![Margaret E. Graham](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68988.jpeg)
Margaret E. Graham
Senior Counsel![R. K. (Dean) Hagan](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65392.jpeg)
R. K. (Dean) Hagan
Senior Counsel![Lindsay S. Henry](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/64000/a64394.jpeg)
Lindsay S. Henry
Senior Counsel![Heidi J. Herman](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65394.jpeg)
Heidi J. Herman
Senior Counsel![Robert D. Leavitt](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/66000/a66195.jpeg)
Robert D. Leavitt
Senior Counsel![Richard L. Lieberman](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/59000/a59568.jpeg)
Richard L. Lieberman
Senior Counsel![Steven D. Mroczkowski](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/68000/a68984.jpeg)
Steven D. Mroczkowski
Senior Counsel![Darrell W. Pierce](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/18000/a18112.jpeg)
Darrell W. Pierce
Senior Counsel![Lauren E. Quigley](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65753.jpeg)
Lauren E. Quigley
Senior Counsel![Molly E. Thompson](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50653.jpeg)
Molly E. Thompson
Senior Counsel![Mark W. Weisbard](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/18000/a18131.jpeg)
Mark W. Weisbard
Senior CounselOther
![Paul R. Boken](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65482.jpeg)
Paul R. Boken
Chief Operating Officer![Mark Boozell](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/26000/a26706.jpeg)
Mark Boozell
Government Policy Advisor![Ed Empamano](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/70000/a70105.jpeg)
Ed Empamano
Chief Information Officer![Mia P. Jiganti](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50654.jpeg)
Mia P. Jiganti
Risk Management Director![Scott L. Selinger](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/45000/a45917.jpeg)
Scott L. Selinger
Government Policy Advisor![Ned Stanulov](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/50000/a50659.jpeg)
Ned Stanulov
Director of Infrastructure![Mary Beth Walsh](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/65000/a65752.jpeg)
Mary Beth Walsh
Senior Director, Legal Recruiting & Development![Leonard C. Wolfe](https://www.worldservicesgroup.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=110,h=110,fit=cover,gravity=0.1x0.1/files/pic/5000/a5747.jpeg)
Leonard C. Wolfe
Chair and CEOArticles
DOJ Adds More Incentives To Corporate Enforcement Policy
In a January 17, 2023, speech at Georgetown University Law Center, Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite, Jr., for the DOJ’s Criminal Division, announced revisions of DOJ’s Corporate Enforcement Policy (“Policy”) to offer greater leniency to companies willing to (1) report their own misconduct to the government and (2) offer “extraordinary cooperation” once an investigation begins. Old Policy.The previous iteration of the Policy provided that the DOJ would decline to prosecute cases in which a company voluntarily self-discloses, fully cooperates, and appropriately remediates unlawful conduct...
Press
Dykema Advises CPS Energy in its Acquisition of Texas Gas Plants
Dykema, a leading national law firm, acted as legal advisor to CPS Energy in its acquisition of natural gas plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo, Texas from Talen Energy for $785 million subject to customary net working capital adjustments at closing. The two natural gas plants are an approximately 1,710-megawatt (“MW”) generation portfolio located in the South Zone of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”) market. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024.This transaction supports CPS Energy's generation plan...
World Trademark Review 1000 2023 Ranks Dykema and IP Attorneys Fingerhut, Fraser
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm and attorneys Eric Fingerhut and Jennifer Fraser were each ranked in the United States: DC Metro Area category of the 2023 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000 2023). The firm was ranked in the Bronze Category for prosecution and strategy and enforcement and litigation. Fingerhut was recommended in Silver for prosecution and strategy and Bronze for enforcement and litigation, and Fraser was recommended in Silver for both prosecution and strategy and enforcement and litigation. This marks the 12thconsecutive year that both Fingerhut and Fraser have been recognized as top practitioners...
Blogs
Cannabis Law Blog
The cannabis industry presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs. Yet, entities looking to engage in this emerging industry face daunting levels of legal complexity and uncertainty. Moreover, state and local governments are constantly tasked with regulating an...
Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments
Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments provides legal insight on topics of special interest to insurance industry professionals. Covering a wide range of industries, Dykema’s Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments blog provides brief but substantive alerts, including updates and analysis on...
Labor & Employment Law Blog
In the rapidly evolving field of labor and employment law, we know that employers need to stay informed about changes in the law, and how these changes impact day-to-day business operations. Dykema’s Labor & Employment Law Blog (www.laboremployment-lawblog.com) discusses important labor and...
NextGen Financial Services Report
NextGen Financial Services Report is published by the Financial Industry Group at Dykema. The Financial Services Industry has gone through a tremendous amount of regulatory and operational IT change in recent years, and with a new presidential administration more changes and developments are on the...
The Firewall
The Firewall keeps you up to date on the hottest legal topics in the ever-changing world of data security and privacy. As information security becomes a critical facet of all businesses and industries and the target of many regulators, it is important to stay apprised of new legal developments. The...
The Open Road: Automotive Law Blog
The Open Road features legal thought leaders from all areas of the transportation economy including corporate transactions, products liability and class actions, insurance regulation, environmental compliance, and supply chain management. As the automotive sector faces new challenges from...