On September 16, 2026, the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Largely modeled after Oregon’s Senate Bill 951, this bill seeks to establish a new framework of significant federal restrictions on the ownership and control of medical practices, as well as the use of “friendly” or “captive” physician models by private equity funds and management service organizations (MSOs). Details on the key provisions of the bill are discussed below...
Dykema
Overview
Dykema, with more than 400 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, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin, 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; healthcare; infrastructure finance; intellectual property litigation and pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.
Year this Office was Founded: 1926
Lawyers Worldwide: 400
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Members
James S. Azadian
Member
Robert A. Boonin
Member
Lisa A. Brown
Member
Lisa A. Brown
Member
James R. Case
Member
Jennifer Boueri Chilson
Member
Janet L. Conigliaro
Member
Michael P. Cooney
Member
Brandon E. Durrett
Member
Robert Hugh Ellis
Member
Sherrie L. Farrell
Member
Jonathan S. Feld
Member
Todd Grant Gattoni
Member
Grant P. Gilezan
Member
Teresa Ereon Giltner
Member
Andrew T. Green
Member
James F. Hermon
Member
Mark D. Jacobs
Member
Becky S. James
Member
Peter M. Kellett
Member and Chair Emeritus
Scott R. Kocienski
Member
Jin-Kyu Koh
Member
Andrew J. Kolozsvary
Member
Rochelle E. Lento
Member
Michael A. Lesha
Member
Gerald T. Lievois
Member
Cameron H. Piggott
Member
Travis E. Plummer
Member
Carl Rashid, Jr.
Member
John F. Rhoades
Member
Daniel J. Schairbaum
Member
Todd C. Schebor
Member
Thomas M. Schehr
Member
Brian T. Smith
Member
Dante A. Stella
Member
Thomas S. Vaughn
Senior Counsel
Isaac Villarreal
Member
Laura A. Weingartner
Member
Boyd White III
MemberAttorneys
Emphani A. Aldridge
Associate
Matthew R. Cassar
Associate
A. Joseph Duffy IV
Associate
Monique S. Eubanks
Associate
Kelly R. Houk
Senior Attorney
Milo R. Madole
Associate
Mark J. Makoski
Associate
Giuliano D. Mancini
Associate
Theresa A. Munaco
Associate
Frank L. Ordiz
Attorney
Nasseem S. Ramin
Senior Attorney
E. Carolina Rodriguez-Hatt
Senior Attorney
Bryce A. Rucker
Senior Attorney
Paul T. Stewart
Associate
Ryan J. VanOver
AssociateOf Counsel
M. David Bryant, Jr.
Senior Counsel
William B. Finkelstein
Senior Counsel
Bruce L. Goldsmith
Senior Counsel
Suzanne M. Johnson
Senior Counsel
Harold D. Pope
Senior Counsel
Rasul M. Raheem
Senior Counsel
Basil A. Umari
Senior Counsel
Nicholas Zugaro
Senior CounselOther
Paul R. Boken
Chief Operating Officer
Ayanna C. Clinton
Chief Human Resources Officer
Linda M. Moss
Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer
Leonard C. Wolfe
Chair and CEOArticles
The New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit: What Prospective Scholarship Granting Organizations Should Do Before January 1, 2027
Takeaways The federal scholarship tax credit allows eligible individuals to claim a nonrefundable credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying cash contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). Only qualifyingSGOs, listed by a participating state can receive contributions eligible for the Section 25F federal tax credit. Organizations seeking to participate in multiple states will need to address state-specific listing, registration, and Section 25F account requirements under forthcoming guidance. With the credit taking effect January 1, 2027, organizations consideringSGO status should begin preparing now rather than waiting for Treasury and IRS regulations to be finalized...
Press releases
Dykema Advises Jet.AI in Transformative Strategic Transaction with flyExclusive
Dykema represented Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ: JTAI) in connection with the successful completion of its strategic transaction with flyExclusive, Inc. (NYSE: FLYX), positioning Jet.AI to complete its transformation into a pure-play provider of high-performance GPU infrastructure and artificial intelligence cloud services.The transaction included the spin-off of Jet.AI’s private aviation charter business into a separate entity, followed by the merger of the spin-off entity with a flyExclusive subsidiary. As a result, flyExclusive acquired Jet.AI’s private aviation charter business as a newly held subsidiary. Jet.AI stockholders retained their shares of Jet...
Laura Baucus Named an “Influential Woman of Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Dykema, a leading national law firm, proudly announces that Laura Baucus was selected for the 2026 class of “Influential Women of Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Baucus will be recognized at an awards luncheon on Friday, September 18, 2026.The annual program recognizes women attorneys and judges for their excellence in the practice of law, leadership within the profession, commitment to mentoring others, and dedication to improving the justice system and their communities...
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...
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...
