In the law firmsNielsen, Zehe & Antas P.C. elected Joanne Marie Rogers to the position of partner effective May 17.Rogers joined the firm in January 2003.She will continue her practice in the defense of civil rights, employment, school and municipality litigation.•Brinks, Gilson & Lione patent attorney and shareholder Stephen C. Smith was a featured presenter at RAPID 2016, a 3D technology conference, on May 17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.Smith spoke on “Patent Considerations …