Dykema chose a new leader in PETER KELLETT, who will take over the roles of chairman and chief executive officer in January for a three-year term. Kellett succeeds Rex Schlaybaugh, who sat at the helm since 2001.

The Detroit-based lawyer has held leadership positions within the litigation department and helps manage relationships with automobile industry clients such as General Motors, Chrysler, Ford, Kia Motors, and Nissan.