Lisa A. Brown

Member


When faced with bet-the-company litigation or supply chain issues, the biggest companies in the world call on Lisa Brown.

Named a “Leading Lawyer” in automotive litigation by Legal 500 US 2023, Lisa has represented global automotive companies in complex litigation, contract disputes, and supply chain issues for more than 20 years. But her commercial litigation experience also extends across industries, including tech, manufacturing, healthcare, and more.

Supply chain issues can create a serious crisis for most companies, and especially manufacturers. Lisa has handled these issues for decades, advising clients on warranty and recall cost recovery, contracting and supply risks, pricing and commercial claims, and other disputes throughout the supply chain.

Lisa’s work carries high stakes for her clients and the success of their business. Her matters range from finding creative solutions for her clients and their business partners to advancing her clients’ needs, when necessary, in legal forums across the country.

Lisa is adamant about client service and building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues, and she is known for her responsiveness, superior work ethic, and 24/7 availability.

As Dykema's hiring partner, Lisa has been the face of the firm to law schools, students, and lateral candidates for more than a decade. In charge of associate recruiting across all of our offices, she brings fresh talent to the firm and helps shape our practices and services for years to come. Lisa is also a past chair and current member of Dykema's Women's Business Initiative, a program devoted to supporting, mentoring, promoting, and connecting women lawyers throughout the organization and our diverse workforce.

My clients often trust me when the stakes are at their highest. I strive every day to deliver on that trust.
    • University of Wisconsin, J.D., cum laude, Law Review
    • University of Michigan, B.A., with highest distinction
  • Bar Admissions

    • Illinois, 1999
    • Wisconsin, 1999
    • Michigan, 2004
  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1999
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2004
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2009
    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2019-2024

    • Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Leading Lawyer (Top 10 Lawyers Nationwide) in Automotive Litigation, 2023; named a Key Lawyer in Transport: Rail and Road – Litigation and Regulation, 2022

    • Recognized in the Crain's Detroit Business special report, "Notable Women Law," 2021
    • Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® for General Litigation and Business Litigation, 2017-2021

    • Named a Litigation Future Star by Benchmark Litigation, 2014-2020
    • Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star for General Litigation, 2014
    • Named A “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2022

    • Detroit Regional Chamber, Leadership Detroit Program, Graduate of Class XXXII
    • Member of Inforum, a business forum and alliance for women professionals
    • Graduate of Inforum Genuine Leadership Presence Program
    • Defense Research Institute
    • Illinois Bar Association
    • Wisconsin Bar Association
    • Chicago Bar Association
    • State Bar of Michigan
    • Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association

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