News and Insights

2.15.22

Diversity and Inclusion is Rooted in "We," Not "I"

Sherrie Farrell authored the Savoy magazine article, "Diversity and Inclusion is Rooted in 'We,' Not 'I'." In the article, Farrell congratulates fellow attorneys recognized as Savoy's 2022 Most…

7.29.16

Prevent Litigation From Becoming A Threat To Data Security

Sherrie L. Farrell, Detroit office Managing Member & Leader of Dykema’s Cybersecurity Group, and Dante Stella, Detroit-based Member and Head of the firm’s Electronic Discovery Practice & Co-Chair of…

7.01.16

"Data Breaches: A Problem for Attorneys, Too"

Dante Stella, Detroit-based Member and Head of the firm’s Electronic Discovery Practice & Co-Chair of the firm’s Discovery Management Group, and Sherrie L. Farrell, Detroit office Managing Member &…

3.02.17

Phishing Scams on the Rise: How You Can Avoid the Breach

Dykema’s Privacy and Data Security Group has seen a significant rise in the number of phishing scams in the past month targeting a company’s W-2 information for their employees. This tax season, the…

9.09.16

You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide: OCR Announces Increased Investigation of Small HIPAA Breaches

Since the issuance of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, HIPAA covered entities have been obligated to report breaches to the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) of the U.S. Department of Health and…

4.15.15

Data Breach Liability Update: Internal and External Hacking

On March 31, 2015, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey dismissed a consolidated class action against Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc. (“Horizon Healthcare”) for lack of standing.…

5.08.18

Detroit Legal News Notes Sherrie Farrell’s Participation in Diversity Round Table

Sherrie L. Farrell, office managing member of Dykema’s Detroit office and chair of the Firm's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, was featured in the Detroit Legal News photo write-up, “Diversity…

4.01.17

Kellett, Cooney, Farrell and Kolozsvary Co-Author Chapter on Partnerships in ABA’s Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts, 4th Edition

Dykema is pleased to announce that Detroit-based attorneys Peter M. Kellett, Michael P. Cooney, Sherrie L. Farrell and Andrew J. Kolozsvary, each a member of the firm’s Litigation Department, have co…

3.17.16

Nineteen Dykema Attorneys Listed as “Top Women Lawyers” in Hour Magazine

Nineteen Michigan-based Dykema attorneys were recently listed in a supplement in Hour Magazine titled, “Michigan Top Women 2016,” as compiled by Super Lawyers. The supplement was a conclusive listing…

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…

7.31.23

Sherrie Farrell Selected to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2023 Influential Women of Law List

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Sherrie Farrell was selected to Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly’s 2023 “Influential Women of Law” list. Farrell will be honored at an awards…

1.16.23

Sherrie Farrell Elected Co-Chair of African American Partners Collaborative

Dykema, a leading national law firm, has announced that Sherrie Farrell was elected to serve as Co-Chair of the African American Partners Collaborative (AAPC). The AAPC was established after a series…

10.08.21

Why Professionalism and Civility are Important for Successful Mediations and Techniques to Deal with Unprofessional Participants, State Bar of Michigan Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Annual Conference

Sherrie Farrell will join a panel discussion at the State Bar of Michigan’s Annual Alternative Dispute Resolution Annual Conference, Section Awards, and Annual Meeting. The session, “Why…