Lawrence G. Almeda, chair of the Nanotechnology Group at Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, was mentioned in an article titled "Gov. Granholm Announces Appointments to Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission" which appeared in the May 6, 2009, edition of the US Federal News. He was recently appointed by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm of Michigan to the Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission. Mr. Almeda is based in the Ann Arbor, Michigan office of the firm.