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Leadership in Law: Laurel Hook
Law school: Seattle University School of Law Career highlight: Hook is the driving force behind her firm鈥檚 annual Dress for Success clothing drive, which collects business-appropriate clothing for low-income women. […]
Leadership in Law: James Howsley
Law school: Willamette University Law School Career highlight: Howsley brought the first Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act claim to be heard by the Washington Court of Appeals Division […]
Leadership in Law: Josh Kadish
Law school: Stanford Law School Career highlight: Early in Kadish鈥檚 career, he became a mentee of Sidney Lezak, one of Oregon鈥檚 legal icons. In 2011, Kadish was named the recipient […]
Leadership in Law: Jill Laney
a Law school: Willamette University Law School Career highlight: Laney was the first woman to be named a managing partner in the 77-year history of Cosgrave Vergeer Kester. Noteworthy: Laney […]
Leadership in Law: Larry Brisbee
Law school: Willamette University Law School Career highlight: Selected as the first recipient of the Washington County Bar Association鈥檚 Professionalism award. Noteworthy: Viewed by his peers and colleagues as a […]
Getting to the sale together
The greatest selling opportunities are those projects that aren鈥檛 really projects yet. A consultant can define scope through a collaborative sales process where problem meets solution. Define the problem Clients […]
Coastal development comes with unique set of challenges
Thinking about developing a project on the Oregon coast. Mary Jones and Jeff Schons bring 20 years of experience to the table as they talk about the challenges and rewards of coastal construction projects.
Solar house shines light on Oregon’s Painted Hills
A solar-powered project built by Kirby Nagelhout Construction is turning out more energy than it consumes and capturing national attention along the way.
Newsmakers 2012: Jan Robertson
When it comes to climbing the ladder of success, Jan Robertson knows each and every rung. Robertson now sits in a key leadership role at Norris, Beggs & Simpson Financial […]
Newsmakers 2012: Aaron Whelton
Aaron Whelton is on fire … sort of. His firm, Whelton Architecture, landed two related projects in Portland: one for the renovation of Fire Station 21 and the other for […]
Newsmakers 2012: Del Smith
Del Smith is an example of what is possible in America. He started out mowing lawns, riding paper routes, setting bowling pins 鈥� taking on just about any job a […]
Newsmakers 2012: David McCutchen
David McCutchen has a penchant for innovation. His interest in visual arts landed him in Southern California鈥檚 film industry, where he developed and patented specialized video optic. He moved to […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
