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CHICAGO - The intellectual property law firm of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione announces that eleven new associates have recently joined the firm.

"We're extremely pleased to have such a talented group of new associates join our firm this fall," said Brinks President Jerold A. Jacover. "We are continuing to grow and expand all practice areas and we look forward to great contributions from these new attorneys."

The following new associates have joined the firm:

Dustin H. Bettendorf received a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering and in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.

Andrea Lynn Evensen received a B.S. (with distinction) in Computer Science from Purdue University and a J.D. from The John Marshall Law School.

Nilay S. Dalal received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron and a J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

Julie L. Leichtman received a B.A. (with honors) in Biological Sciences from The University of Chicago and a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

David P. Lindner received a B.S. (with honors) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.

John A. Lingl, in the firm’s Ann Arbor office, received a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute) and a J.D. from Arizona State University College of Law. 

Yolanda Marie Price received her B.A. (with highest distinction) in Journalism from Indiana University and received her Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. 

Stephen C. Smith received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

Scott A. Timmerman received a B.S. (with honors) in Physics, Computer Science and Mathematics from The University of Iowa and a J.D. from The University of Iowa College of Law. 

Jason Wejnert received a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Cornell University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, an M.B.A. in the Technology Program from Arizona State University and a J.D. from Arizona State University College of Law. 

Raynarldo K. Whitty received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering/Bio-Engineering from Florida State University and received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. 

Founded in 1917, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione provides intellectual property legal services worldwide. The firm is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the country, with approximately 150 attorneys who specialize in IP litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, Internet, unfair competition and related licensing matters.