Beth Gotthelf

Attorney Beth Gotthelf is renowned as a problem-solver, bringing creativity and practicality to situations while forming true partnerships with each client. A skilled connector, Beth leverages her ingenuity and business insight to unite entities, solve problems, and drive growth. She works extensively with automotive and defense and aerospace companies, developers, and startups. Beth’s clients also benefit from her deep government relations experience at the local, state, and federal levels.

A knowledgeable environmental attorney in practice for over 30 years, Beth has extensive environmental, renewable energy, and sustainability experience, recently recognized as a Michigan Leader in Sustainability by Crains. Beth assists foreign companies in establishing a US presence. Beth advises clients in the aerospace & defense industries.
Clients can expect a pragmatic and holistic approach to resolving issues when collaborating with Beth. She helps clients reach their goals by understanding their objectives and using a range of tools, including strategic matchmaking, creative problem-solving, and serving as outside general counsel. Her assistance in diversifying automotive suppliers into the aerospace and defense arena is just one example of her creative approach.

Beth credits her successful practice to her business acumen, legal training, and participation in professional groups that provide experiences for her to draw from. Beth became NACD Board Certified. She serves as Chair, Michigan Manufacturers Assoc’s Environmental Policy Committee; General Counsel .Michigan Chapter of the National Assoc of Surface Finishers; and Board member, Michigan Israel Business Accelerator.
Beth leads the Butzel’s Aerospace & Defense Industry Team, is Co-Chair of the Environment, Energy & Sustainability practice, & serves as Butzel’s Director of Innovation and External Relations. During her impressive career, Beth has been recognized consistently for her accomplishments.