Dykema’s attorneys and other professionals have an unparalleled emphasis on teamwork and work in close partnership with each other and their clients. The firm encourages collaboration and mentorship opportunities, which in turn allows everyone to deliver outstanding results, supreme service and exceptional value in every interaction. Dykema has a very robust professional development program that includes training and development seminars; internal and external CLEs; and pro bono opportunities at its offices and nationwide. Attorneys and staff are also provided with internal and external training on various topics such as communication skills, anti-harassment training, critical conversations, mindfulness, and bias training.
In 2020, Dykema created virtual programming to support employees’ continued professional and personal development during the pandemic. The firm hosted live firm-wide webinars featuring Truth & Action – Dykema’s townhall series focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion to help employees navigate racial tensions and related challenges, and a second webinar entitled “Mental Health and Well-Being in the Age of Coronavirus and Beyond” to promote resilience and self-care during the pandemic. The firm is currently planning its next firm-wide presentation on mindfulness and resilience. Dykema also has Employee Activities Committees that host social and community events throughout the year.
