CHICAGO – Meredith Martin Addy, a shareholder and director at Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, was named to Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s “40 Under Forty” list for Illinois.

“Mimi’s skills, work ethic and accomplishments make her an exemplary attorney regardless of age," said Jerry Jacover, president of Brinks. "But, it is particularly impressive when you consider she is not yet 40. We are very pleased to have her as a standout member of our firm and to have her recognized for her outstanding work.”

Editors at Law Bulletin Publishing reviewed more than a thousand nominations for the “40 Under Forty” list, considering the nominees’ career achievements, successful verdicts and settlements, including how far the nominees have risen in their fields. Finally, the contribution the lawyers have made to their communities is considered as well. This is the fifth consecutive year for the publication.

Ms. Addy joined Brinks in 1993 and is one of the youngest attorneys at the firm to become a shareholder. She is currently a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation in federal district court and appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She has appellate experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical and electrical arts fields. In addition, she is an adjunct professor at The John Marshall Law School where she teaches patent law and co-teaches courses on oral advocacy and brief writing focusing on intellectual property issues. She is also active in the Federal Circuit for the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program.

Ms. Addy received received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.A. in Fine Arts from Rice University in 1990, her J.D. (cum laude) from the University of Georgia in 1993 and also earned an LL.M. in Intellectual Property (with honors) from The John Marshal Law School in 1997.

Founded in 1917, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is based in Chicago with four other offices across the country and serves the intellectual property needs of clients from around the world. The firm is one of the largest IP law firms in the country, with approximately 150 attorneys who specialize in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and Internet work, unfair competition, and technology and licensing agreements.

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