Aaron Burrell Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2026 Leaders in the Law

Dickinson Wright is pleased to announce that Aaron Burrell (Member, Troy and Detroit) has been named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Leaders in the Law.

Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Leaders in the Law recognizes Michigan attorneys who have made outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Michigan and set an example for other lawyers. They have shown tremendous leadership and offer a wealth of expertise in diverse areas of the law. The Class of 2026 Leaders in the Law will be profiled in a special section of the November 23rd issue of Michigan Lawyers Weekly. “I am humbled to be selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a member of their 2026 Leaders in the Law Class. It is an honor to be listed with such talented and accomplished attorneys,” said Aaron.

Aaron is a business lawyer whose practice centers on complex corporate strategy, high‑stakes commercial litigation, internal and external investigations, appellate advocacy, labor and employment matters, and minority business enterprise counseling. He also serves as the Chair of Dickinson Wright’s Diversity Committee and has previously co‑chaired litigation training and contributed to the firm’s lateral‑recruiting strategy.

Aaron has long been recognized as a leader in the legal profession. He currently serves as the 94^th President of the Oakland County Bar Association.  This year, he was elected Secretary of the State Bar of Michigan.  He has served in leadership roles for numerous organizations and committees including the American Bar Association’s Coalition of Racial and Ethnic Justice, State Bar’s Representative Assembly (Chair), the State Bar’s Equal Access Initiative (Co-Chair), the D. Augustus Straker Bar Association (President), the National Bar Association’s Board of Governors (Affiliate Representative), and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School Board of Directors (Vice Chair). He has been recognized as a leader in his field by numerous publications including Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Legal 500, Michigan Super Lawyers, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Crain’s Detroit Business, National Bar Association, DBusiness, Profiles in Diversity Journal, Diversity MBA Magazine, and Savoy Magazine. The D. Augustus Straker Bar Association honored Aaron with its highest recognition, the Trailblazers Award.