Overview
Veronica provides practical representation to help clients achieve optimal results while addressing complex legal challenges. She is recognized for being exceptionally prepared for court hearings, as she meticulously handles all aspects of legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and preparing case materials with the goal of reaching the most expedient resolution. Veronica ensures clients are kept well informed throughout the resolution process.
Prior to joining Butzel, Veronica spent more than eight years as a television news reporter. She worked at stations across the state, including Fox 2 in Detroit. Through her stories, Veronica loved helping people and showcasing Michigan’s unique communities. Once she decided to focus on law, Veronica interned at the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. There, she drafted motions, assisted with trial preparation, and more. Veronica also interned with the Honorable Nancy Edmunds at the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, where she drafted an order and observed various court proceedings.
Veronica Shaykhet is an Associate located in Butzel’s Troy office. She received her juris doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, summa cum laude, and graduated first in her class. Veronica graduated from Central Michigan University with a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Integrative Public Relations.
When she is not working, Veronica spends time with her husband and son. She also goes on plenty of walks with her two German Shepherds.
Primary Practice Areas
All Related Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, Rank: 1
Central Michigan University, B.A.
Admissions
- Michigan
Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan
- Frank Murphy Honor Society, inducted April 2026
Awards & Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law – Book Awards: Advanced Advocacy, Advanced Legal Research, Applied Legal Theory and Analysis I, Applied Legal Theory and Analysis II, Arab Americans and the Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Adjudications, Federal Criminal Law, Pre-Trial Criminal Advocacy LFP, Property 1, Select Topics in Criminal Law Seminar, and Use of Force and International Institutions
Community & Professional
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Michigan Chapter, Emmy Awards® Nominee, 2024
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Law Review, Senior Editor