MSU Law Welcomes New Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Donald Nystrom

Donald Nystrom, ’00, is the new Chair of MSU Law’s Board of Trustees. Nystrom works as Chief Operating Officer for Dynamic Industrial Group, and he has been a board member since 2013. His job keeps him on the move 200 nights a year, but even with his hectic schedule, he remains committed to his leadership role at MSU Law.

“I’m thrilled to take on this position as Chair,” Nystrom said. “MSU Law taught me to think like a lawyer, and our alumni have created a national network of professionals who rise to the highest standards of legal ethics. I know I’m in good company when I’ve found another MSU Law graduate.”

As Chair, Nystrom looks forward to working closely with Dean Lawrence Ponoroff and faculty, his fellow board members, and the broader MSU community. “At every board meeting, we discuss something new about how our institution is evolving to meet current challenges in legal education. Our programs are as unique as they are innovative, and it’s a wonderful time to be involved with the law college as an alumnus and as a trustee.”    

Nystrom’s work also keeps him on the cutting edge of multiple fields. “Each industry has its own nuances,” Nystrom says. “Rather than working in one area of finance, I work in four.” His company serves clients in aerospace, defense, rail, and automotive industries.

“Each time I meet somebody new at MSU Law, I find his or her story says so much about our institution’s great character,” said Dean Ponoroff. “Don was part of the second class to spend all three years at MSU Law’s current building, so his graduation represents a special moment in our community’s history. His uncle, Gary, and his father, Dennis, are both DCL graduates as well, which makes their generations of JDs another part of our legacy. Don also works in the field where his clients are the people who protect us, inspire us, and get us where we need to go. I feel quite confident with the board leadership in his hands.” ​

To request more information, contact the Office of Advancement at alumni@law.msu.edu or 517-432-6840.