Olson Engineering Inc. promotes Scott
ENGINEERING Olson Engineering Inc. has promoted Patrick Scott to principal of survey. He joined the firm’s survey department in 1987 as a field chainman. He became a licensed surveyor in […]
Tsiavos joins Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
LAW Alex Tsiavos has joined Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP as an associate. He previously operated a solo practice, handling a diverse array of litigation and non-litigation matters including business formation, […]
K&L Gates LLP hires Rothermich
LAW John Rothermich has joined K&L Gates LLP’s Portland office. He represents clients in a wide range of complex commercial litigation and government investigative matters, with a particular focus on […]
Multnomah Bar Association elects Row
LAW Miller Nash Graham & Dunn’s Seth Row was recently elected to serve a three-year term on the Multnomah Bar Association’s (MBA) board of directors. He previously served on the […]
LSW Architects promotes Liu
ARCHITECTURE LSW Architects has promoted Esther Liu to principal. She has 23 years of architectural experience, including urban mixed-use, civic and educational projects. Please send your announcements for 91ÊÓÆµ People […]
Sewell joins VLMK Engineering + Design
ENGINEERING Jordan Sewell has joined VLMK Engineering + Design as an engineering designer. He will work with the structural team on a variety of engineering projects. Sewell has a civil […]
VanDehey joins Mason, Bruce & Girard Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Erin VanDehey has joined Mason, Bruce & Girard Inc. as director of environmental services. She will support strategic initiatives while providing leadership for the firm’s environmental services group. She focuses on […]
Ogletree Deakins’ Barrett included in industry list
LAW James M. Barrett, a shareholder in Ogletree Deakins’ Portland office, has been named to the BTI Client Service All-Stars list for 2018. Attorneys are chosen after 350 in-depth, independent […]
Ogletree Deakins’ Damm recognized
LAW Ogletree Deakins attorney Jackie Damm has been included in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA. It ranks top U.S.-based law firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice […]
Ogletree Deakins’ Rubin recognized
LAW Ogletree Deakins attorney Howard Rubin has been included in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA. It ranks top U.S.-based law firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice […]
Ogletree Deakins hires Leachman
LAW Ogletree Deakins has added Tamsen Leachman as a shareholder in its Portland office. She previously was a shareholder in Littler Mendelson’s Portland office. Leachman has practiced labor and employment […]
Wells Fargo honors Wise
FINANCE Wells Fargo has chosen Lisa Wise as its Oregon Region Volunteer of the Year for 2017. She manages a Wells Fargo bank branch in Hillsboro. At Wise’s request, Wells […]
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