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Jennifer Harris
jharris@clovisinc.com
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CHICAGO – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., has been named among the top 20 most diverse law firms in Illinois in a survey published in the August 2010 issue of Chicago Lawyer magazine. Chicago Lawyer contacted 200 law firms and received 104 responses which are included in the survey.
Brinks’ Chicago office includes 28 women lawyers, eight of whom are shareholders, and 22 minority lawyers, five of whom are shareholders. Of the 78 associates in the Chicago office, 19 are women and 17 represent minorities. The firm employs 127 attorneys in Illinois and 170 nationwide. Brinks also employs a staff of scientific advisors and patent agents who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law.
"We are committed to adding more women and minority attorneys to our ranks, especially given that intellectual property is a field in which women and minorities historically have been underrepresented even more than in other areas of law," said Gary M. Ropski, Brinks president and a shareholder in the firm.
"Our clients appreciate diversity in our outlook, our opinions and our actions, and we look forward to continued progress in this area," said Ropski.
Brinks continually recruits professionals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to supporting one another and the community. Through mentoring, social interactions and a thoughtful evaluation process, the firm is dedicated to making opportunities available to all.
Chicago Lawyer, a Law Bulletin publication, is a monthly magazine that reports on major legal issues and trends, attorneys, law firms and events affecting the legal community. It is a respected source of legal information for managing partners, attorneys, corporate counsel and judges.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States and serves the intellectual property needs of clients around the world. Brinks has 170 attorneys, scientific advisors and patent agents who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark and copyright law. The firm also advises on issues relating to intellectual asset management, trade secret, unfair competition, and technology and licensing agreements. Brinks routinely handles assignments for companies in the electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering sectors; the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and nanotechnology industries; and for companies whose work relates to Internet and computer technology law. The firm’s trademark practice works on behalf of clients who deal in a wide variety of products and services. Founded in 1917, Brinks is based in Chicago and has five additional offices across the country, including its new office in Washington D.C. More information is available at www.usebrinks.com.
