From Founding in Detroit to a National Platform: Dykema Celebrates 100 Years on June 1

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding, marking a century of service to clients, commitment to its people, and connection to the communities in which it operates.

Founded on June 1, 1926, in Detroit’s Penobscot Building, Dykema has grown from a local business law practice into a national Am Law 200 firm serving clients across industries and markets throughout the United States. While the legal and business landscape has changed dramatically over the last century, the firm’s commitment to business-minded counsel, strong relationships, and exceptional client service has remained constant.

Throughout its centennial year, Dykema has commemorated the milestone through a variety of initiatives designed to celebrate the firm’s history and strengthen connections across its national platform. These efforts include the launch of Dykema100.com, a dedicated website featuring historical content, a firm timeline, and the ongoing “100 Years, 100 Stories” series highlighting defining moments and individuals from throughout the firm’s history. The firm has also hosted community-focused initiatives across all Dykema offices nationwide.

The centennial milestone comes during a period of continued evolution for the firm. In 2025, Dykema’s Detroit office returned to the city’s Central Business District, relocating from the Renaissance Center to One Kennedy Square, steps from the Penobscot Building, where the firm was founded nearly a century earlier. The move symbolized both the firm’s enduring connection to Detroit and its commitment to continued growth in the years ahead.

As part of the centennial celebration, Dykema is gathering all firm members nationwide in Detroit for its annual partners meeting. The firm will also welcome local clients, alumni, and friends of the firm to Detroit on Thursday, June 11, for “Our Moment in Time,” a special anniversary gathering at Campus Martius Park. The event will bring together individuals from across generations of the firm to celebrate the relationships, accomplishments, and shared experiences that have shaped Dykema’s first century.

For more information about Dykema’s centennial celebration, visit Dykema100.com.