
Media Mentions
Shareholder Lawrence G. Almeda's selection as one of Corp! magazine's Salute to Diversity awardees was covered by Corpmagazine.com and Detroiter Online.
Scott J. Slavick’s article “What to Do When Considering an Intellectual Property Purchase" was republished in the September 2010 edition of “WMA Insights on Intellectual Property Valuation and Economic Analysis” on BVWire News
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione’s announcement of the five finalists in the 2010 Innovation Competition was mentioned in various media outlets. Each of the finalists will exhibit their new technologies at the Midwest Clean Tech 2010 Conference in September. Media coverage includes: PRNewswire.com, PR Web, Benzinga.com, computeruser.com, IFV News, Biotech Blog
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione’s upcoming “Where Are They Now?” Innovation Competition Luncheon on August 19, 2010 was mentioned in various media outlets. The luncheon will include a panel discussion on current and future trends in clean technology investment, presentations by the 2009 Innovation Competition winners and the announcement of the 2010 finalists. Media coverage includes: PRNewswire.com, PR Web, Yahoo! News, i-newswire.com, envirolib.org, earthtimes.org, Alternative Energy News
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione’s Kelly K. Burris’ selection to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Women in the Law for 2010 was highlighted in The Michigan Lawyer blog on August 2. Ms. Burris was one of 20 women selected for the honor.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione’s Bonnie R. Shaw was re-elected to the State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section-Executive Council, a two-year term in a district that represents all counties except Wayne, Oakland and Macomb. This was released on July 20, 2010. Media coverage includes Home Life and AnnArbor.com.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione’s Robert K. Fergan was recently elected to a three-year term in the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly for the 22nd circuit. This was released on July 20, 2010. Media coverage includes Hometown Life, AnnArbor.com and Outside.In.com.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione’s Lawrence. G. Almeda was quoted in an article titled, “Brinks Sponsors Competition at Midwest Clean Tech 2010,” in the Great Lakes Innovation and Technology Report for July 15, 2010. The article discusses the Brinks Innovation Competition that will be held in conjunction with the Midwest Clean Tech 2010 Conference scheduled for September 14-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione’s Robert K. Fergan was quoted in an article titled, “Intellectually Indecisive: Patent Attorneys say ‘Bilski’ Ruling Didn’t Give Necessary Guidance” in Michigan Lawyers Weekly on July 14, 2010. The article highlights responses to the recent Supreme Court decision.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione’s Manish K. Mehta was featured in Chicago Lawyer’s “Firm Life” column in May 2010 for being elected president of the Indian-American Bar Association of Chicago.

