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Brinks Gilson & Lione

Main Office: NBC Tower-Suite 3600, 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive | Chicago | IL | 60611
Phone: 312-321-4200 | Fax: 312-321-4299

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Reviewed on July 28, 2017
Current Employee

The firm can improve by investing more into the hiring process so that the best and brightest associates are chosen. This would in turn reduce turnover and improve morale.

The good news is that you will work with some very experienced lawyers at this firm. Several of these influential attorneys are recognized as experts in their practice areas.

The firm has seen several staff changes and has quite a lot of turnover. The salary and benefits package should also be improved if the firm wants to stay competitive in the marketplace.

Current Employee

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Overview

Exciting Opportunities Await at Brinks Gilson & Lione: A Law Firm Committed to Pro Bono Work and Equal Employment Opportunity

Brinks Gilson & Lione is a renowned law firm that offers attorneys and staff an exhilarating and fulfilling professional experience. With a firm-wide commitment to pro bono work and a dedication to equal employment opportunity, Brinks Gilson & Lione stands out as a firm that not only values its clients but also its employees.

Founded in 1917, Brinks Gilson & Lione has established itself as a leading intellectual property law firm. With offices in Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Ann Arbor, Research Triangle Park, and Washington, D.C., the firm serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, and universities. Its attorneys specialize in various areas, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and litigation, making it a comprehensive destination for all intellectual property matters.

One of the key aspects that make Brinks Gilson & Lione an exciting place to work is its firm-wide commitment to pro bono work. Recognizing the professional responsibility of its attorneys to provide legal services to those who cannot afford them, the firm established a formal pro bono policy in 2001. This policy emphasizes that service to persons of limited means is the essence of pro bono work. Attorneys at Brinks Gilson & Lione have the opportunity to contribute their time, skills, and resources to make a positive impact on the community, further enhancing their professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Moreover, Brinks Gilson & Lione is dedicated to equal employment opportunity. The firm's practices and employment decisions are based on merit and competence, ensuring that race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, source of income, parental status, housing status, or other protected status do not influence employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, or any other terms and conditions of employment. This commitment creates an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Joining Brinks Gilson & Lione comes with a multitude of benefits. Attorneys and staff have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced and accomplished professionals in the intellectual property field. The firm's commitment to professional development ensures that employees receive the necessary training and resources to excel in their roles. Additionally, the firm offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits, ensuring the well-being and financial security of its employees.

Brinks Gilson & Lione's vibrant and collaborative work culture fosters innovation and teamwork. Attorneys and staff have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cases and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. The firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment where different perspectives are valued, leading to creative problem-solving and exceptional client service.

In conclusion, Brinks Gilson & Lione offers attorneys and staff an exciting and rewarding professional experience. With a firm-wide commitment to pro bono work, a dedication to equal employment opportunity, and a vibrant work culture, the firm provides a platform for personal and professional growth. Joining Brinks Gilson & Lione means becoming part of a team that values its employees, fosters innovation, and makes a positive impact on the community.


Practice Areas

Brinks Gilson & Lione practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.

Hiring Criteria

Brinks Gilson & Lione follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.

Brinks Gilson & Lione is seeking law students interested in practicing intellectual property law with one of the most prominent firms of this specialty in the country. Successful applicants for summer associate and associate positions will have excellent academic performance in both undergraduate and law school (usually top 25% of class), and demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication skills. Participation in extra-curricular activities (law review, other law journals, moot court, and other organizations) is highly desirable. Litigation-related coursework and other forms of recognition and awards are also relevant.

For our patent practice, which comprises the majority of our hiring, we require a technical undergraduate degree in, for example, engineering, chemistry, physics, computer science, or biotechnology. We are interviewing second and third-year students with technical backgrounds in one or more of these areas.

For our trademark practice, we are seeking second and third-year students with liberal arts or business degrees who have a strong interest in specializing in this area of law.

Pro bono

Brinks Gilson & Lione has a firm-wide commitment to pro bono work. Recognizing that our attorneys have a professional responsibility to contribute time, skills, and other resources to provide necessary legal services to members of the public who could not otherwise afford them, we formally organized and approved a written pro bono policy in 2001 emphasizing that service to persons of limited means is the essence of pro bono. - See more at: http://www.brinksgilson.com/about.aspx#sthash.sB2ExbN4.dpuf

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Brinks Gilson & Lione Awards and Recognitions Write a review

Best Law Firm - National - Intellectual Property Law U.S. News & World Report

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business

Corporate INTL magazine, Copyright Law Firm of the Year - Illinois, 2015

Top law firm for Patent Prosecution in Utility and Design, 2009-2015

Top law firm for Trademarks, non-contentious, 2014 Legal 500 - United States

Silver Band, Patent Litigation

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