ROYAL OAK, Michigan – Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce that Shareholder Dustin Zak has been named a 2026 "Up-and-Coming Lawyer"
According to Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the award recognizes honorees within Michigan's legal community who are establishing a name for themselves; go above and beyond and display the ambition, drive, determination, and accomplishments that set them apart among their peers – in their first 10 years in practice.
Dustin was recognized as a 2026 "Up-and-Coming Lawyer" for his exceptional service to his clients, dedication to the legal community, and professional development to others within Brooks Kushman. Dustin is a registered patent attorney who focuses his practice on patent litigation and prosecution. Dustin possesses a vast range of technical experience, from chemical and material arts to software applications and artificial intelligence. Dustin has technical knowledge related to cybersecurity and computer technologies. During his studies, he has immersed himself in many technical topics including C++, Java, and visual basic programming, networking, open-source networking, end-user computing, ethical hacking and offensive security, cyber intelligence, Linux security administration, information security, risk-vulnerability analysis, and digital forensics.