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CHICAGO - Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, announced today that shareholder Michael P. Chu has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms. The Chicago Committee was founded in 1987 by minority lawyers as a networking and support organization for minority lawyers practicing in large law firms.

"I am honored and excited to be serving on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Committee and am looking forward to serving the mission of the organization," said Mr. Chu. Mr. Chu's practice includes all aspects of patent law relating to mechanical, digital electronics and electro-mechanical arts, including litigation, opinions and prosecution. He is the former president of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), current president of the NAPABA Law Foundation and also sits on the Board of Directors of the Asian American Bar Association of Greater Chicago and the Asian American Institute, an affiliate of the Asian American Justice Center.

Brinks is a member of the Chicago Committee and several of the firm's attorneys hold positions throughout the organization and participate in panel discussions, mentor programs and sponsorships.

The Chicago Committee is a preeminent voice and agent fostering racial and ethnic diversity in the Chicago legal community, impacting the broader legal profession. The organization provides programs and mentoring opportunities as a way to ease the feelings of seclusion for minorities in big law firms and has expanded their efforts to include minority law students, associates and partners. For more information please visit the Chicago Committee's web site at www.chicagocommittee.org.

Founded in 1917, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione is based in Chicago with five additional offices across the country serving the intellectual property needs of clients from around the world. The firm is one of the largest IP law firms in the country, with more than 170 attorneys, scientific advisors and patent agents specializing in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition, intellectual asset management, and technology and licensing agreements. Brinks routinely handles assignments in fields as diverse as electrical, chemical, mechanical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nanotechnology, Internet and computer technology, as well as in trademarks and brand names for a wide variety of products and services.