In the News

Allison Scott, Los Angeles-based attorney in Dykema’s Labor and Employment Group, appeared on KCRW’s Press Play with Madeleine Brand episode, “CA safety board votes to relax mask wearing at work, ahead of state reopening.”

Mark Silverman, Chicago-based Member of Dykema’s Financial Industry Group and co-team leader of the Firm’s Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Special Servicer Group, was quoted in the Bloomberg article, “Distressed Funds Target CMBS Debt in Revival of Crisis Playbook.”

Mark Mansour, Washington, D.C.-based Member in Dykema’s Health Care Practice Group, and Tania Shapiro-Barr, Minneapolis-based Member in the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, were quoted in the BioWorld article, “De novo petitions not the same as patent protection, but some exclusivity available.”

Donna McElroy, San Antonio-based Member in Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, was quoted in the SHRM article, “House Passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.”

Deborah Williamson, San Antonio-based Leader of Dykema’s Bankruptcy Practice Group, was interviewed by American Bankruptcy Institute Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle on the latest episode ABI #IndustryViewpoints broadcast, “What’s next for the oil and gas industry?”.

Robert Linton, Chicago-based Member and Leader of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in the GlobeSt.com article, “An Oversaturated Flex Space Market Could Easily Deflate.”

Allison Scott, Los Angeles-based attorney in Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, was quoted in the SHRM article, “California Employers Must Follow Strict Rules on Masks in Workplaces.”

Dykema and Sheryl Toby, Metro Detroit-based member of the firm's Business Services Department, were mentioned in the Crain's Detroit Business Article, "Henry Ford Village sold at auction to New York firm; court must rule on winning bid."

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that John Rhoades, Detroit-based member in the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, was selected for Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Up & Coming Lawyers” Class of 2021. 

Ayanna Clinton, Dykema's Chief Human Resources Officer, was quoted in the Law.com Mid-Market Report article, “Health and Wellness Embraced Well Before COVID-19, but Firms Have Bolstered Offerings.”

Mark Mansour, Washington, D.C.-based Member in Dykema’s Health Care practice group, was quoted in the Law360 article, “FDA Faces Fresh Drug-Device Headaches After DC Circ. Loss.”

Michael Wippler, Los Angeles-based member of Dykema’s  Business Litigation practice group, was quoted in the U.S. News & World Report article, “What Real Estate Law Is and Reasons to Study It.”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is pleased to announce that four of its Dallas-based attorneys are listed as 2021 “Best Lawyers in Dallas,” in a special editorial feature in the May 2021 issue of D Magazine. 

Mike Wippler, Los Angeles-based Member in Dykema’s Litigation Department, was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “11 Resume Rules Every Law Student Should Follow.”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Abirami (Abi) Gnanadesigan, Los-Angeles based member in the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, was selected to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Women of Influence: Attorneys” list. The special section was published in the Los Angeles Business Journal on April 26, 2021. Gnanadesigan’s profile can be seen here.

Michael Adams, Austin-based member of Dykema’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, was mentioned in the Law360 article, “Flower Farm Says Hemp Brand's Name Hurts Its Reputation,” regarding his role in representing Wildseed Farms.

Sean Griffin, Washington, D.C.-based member of Dykema’s Business Litigation practice group, was quoted in the Legaltech News article “As States Offer Data Breach ‘Safe Harbors,’ Not All Companies Are Receptive.”

Dykema is proud to announce that six of its San Antonio-based attorneys were recognized by Scene In S.A.'s first annual listing of "San Antonio's Outstanding Women in Law."

Mark Mansour, Washington, D.C.-based Member in Dykema’s Health Care practice group, was quoted in the Law360 article, “Speculation Abounds As Biden Is Slow To Nominate FDA Head.”

After more than a year of tumult brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, dealmakers are again eyeing a return to normalcy. Dykema and the Association for Corporate Growth’s Detroit chapter canvassed senior executives and M&A professionals to gauge their expectations for deal making under the new administration and congress, and to better understand the impact the pandemic will have on the U.S. economy and M&A in the coming months. The results were compared to Dykema’s 16th Annual M&A Outlook survey, completed in the Autumn of 2020.

Marsha Gentner, Washington, D.C.-based Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property practice group, was quoted in the Bloomberg IP Law article, “Google Copyright Win Fuels Debate Over When Copying is Changing.”

Victor Johnson, Dallas-based Member in Dykema’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, was quoted in the Westlaw Today article, “Google’s high court copyright win means ‘more claims of fair use,’ attorneys say.”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that James Hermon, Detroit-based member in the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group, was selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a “Go To Lawyer” for Employment Law. Hermon’s profile will be featured in Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s special supplement, on Monday, April 26, 2021.

Deron Wade, Dallas-based Member in Dykema’s Litigation practice, was mentioned in The Am Law Litigation Daily article, “Has COVID Created a New Crop of Plaintiff-Friendly Jurors?”

Dykema Intellectual Property Department attorneys Denise Mayfield, Austin-based Member, and Tom Moga, Bloomfield Hills-based Senior Counsel, will each speak at break-out sessions for the Association of University Technology Managers, Inc. (AUTM) 2021 Annual Meeting, on March 15-18, 2021.

Peter Kellett, Dykema’s Chairman Emeritus, was selected as an inductee to the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame. As a member of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, Kellett will be recognized on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, during a virtual recognition program to honor inductees. In addition, a special Hall of Fame supplement will be published in Michigan Lawyers Weekly on April 19, 2021.

Women’s History Month is a time to commemorate, observe, and celebrate the vital role women play. Dykema kicked off Women’s History Month by paying tribute to the firm’s women attorneys who were “Trailblazers in Their Field,” those who helped pave the path for others by mentoring young professionals, and making a difference in their communities. We continue celebrating women by honoring Dykema alumnae who continue to make significant strides in the legal arena and drive their industries.

Jim Hermon, Detroit-based member of Dykema's Labor and Employment practice group, was quoted in the HR Magazine article, “Lawmakers Reintroduce Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill.”

Christopher Kratovil, Dykema's National Hiring Member and Managing Member of the firm's Dallas office, was interviewed for the Law360 article, “Dykema’s Recruiting Chief On Lateral Hiring, Texas Market.”

We are honored to kick off Women’s History Month by reflecting and honoring the extraordinary accomplishments of Dykema women attorneys and their role in shaping our firm and those around them. While each of these extraordinary women are no longer with us, their legacy remains and we honor their triumphs, and the paths they paved that have created limitless potential for others.

Laura Baucus, Bloomfield Hills-based Director of Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, and Andrew Buczek, Washington, D.C.-based Government Policy Advisor, were quoted in the Automotive World article, “The software-loaded car hit hard by microchip shortage.”

Morgan Smith, Dykema's Professional Development Director, was quoted in the Law.com article, “An Unexpected Road to Profits: Corporate Health and Wellness.”

Lance Boldrey, Leader of Dykema’s Cannabis Law Practice, is quoted in the Law360 article “Mich. Pot Regulator Says Scammers Impersonating Officials.”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that a case that the firm handled as defense counsel, Stroud et al. v. Kia Motors America Inc. et al., was named as one of the “Top Defense Verdicts of 2020” in California as recognized by the Daily Journal in its annual Top Verdicts feature. The “2020 Top Verdicts” special report highlights the largest and most significant verdicts in California from 2020.

Elisa Lintemuth, Grand Rapids-based Member in Dykema’s Labor and Employment practice, was quoted in the SHRM article, “New Vaccine Management Solutions Rolled Out.”

Thomas Moga, Bloomfield Hills-based Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property practice group, was quoted in the IPWatchdog article, “The Right Choice: IP Stakeholders Emphasize Practical Experience, Strong IP Advocacy in Next USPTO Head.”

Mark Silverman, Chicago-based co-leader of Dykema’s Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Special Servicer Group and a Member in the Firm’s Financial Industry Group, was quoted in the Bisnow article, “So, About That Distressed-Asset Feeding Frenzy...”

Dykema is proud to announce that the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) has once again recognized the firm’s Business Development and Marketing Department as a first-place winner in five individual categories between the 2020 LMA Midwest and Southwest Region’s Annual Your Honor Awards. Furthermore, the firm also received recognition as an Honorable Mention in an additional Southwest Region Award category.

Alison Ashmore and Cliff Riley, Dallas-based members in Dykema’s Litigation Department, were both named among D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers Under 40.” Ashmore has now been recognized in each of the publication’s four annual listings, while 2021 marks Riley’s first inclusion.

Thomas Moga, Bloomfield Hills-based Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property practice group, was quoted in the SC Magazine article, “Legal resource? Nissan balances competitive and security fallout from source code leak.”

Len Wolfe, Dykema Chairman and CEO, was quoted extensively in The American Lawyer article, “The Crystal Ball Is Cloudy, but Big Law’s New Leaders Are Ready for the Challenge.”

Mel Muskovitz, Ann Arbor-based Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Labor and Employment practice group, was quoted in the Business Insurance article, “Compulsory vaccine programs could create workplace friction.”

John Seppelt, Minneapolis-based Member in Dykema’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, was quoted in the IPWatchdog article, “Wish Upon a Star: Experts Share Their Wildest IP Dreams for 2021.”

Ed Weil and Mark Silverman, Chicago-based co-leaders of Dykema's Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Special Servicer Group, were both quoted in the Asset Securitization Report and National Mortgage News articles “2021 Outlook: Will more CMBS borrowers choose to turn in the keys?”.

Robert Boonin, Ann Arbor and Detroit-based member of Dykema’s Labor & Employment practice group, was quoted in the SHRM article, “Top Employee Handbook Updates for 2021.”

Sean Griffin, Washington, D.C.-based Member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation practice, was quoted in the LegalTech News article, “Legal Tech’s Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2021.”

Elisa Lintemuth and Mel Muskovitz, Michigan-based attorneys in Dykema’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, were both extensively quoted in the Benefits Pro article, “Covid-19 Vaccination Policies: Legal Guidance for Employers,” which focuses on the content of their webinar “COVID-19 Vaccines: To Mandate or Not to Mandate?”.

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Jimmy Azadian, Los Angeles-based Member of the Firm’s Appellate Practice Group, was selected for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Thriving In Their 40’s” list. Azadian is profiled December 21 issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Marsha Gentner, Washington, D.C.-based senior counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property group, was quoted in the Crain’s Cleveland Business article “Complex Process of Indians’ Name Change is Culmination of ‘Generations’ of Word by Native American Groups.”

Michael Gzybowski, Ann Arbor-based Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, was quoted in the Law360 article, “5 Big Developments That Shaped The PTAB In 2020.”