Apr 29, 2015

Cairncross & Hempelmann

Kim

Cairncross & Hempelmann in Seattle has a new addition on the real estate team: Joon H. Kim. His focus is on acquisitions and dispositions, leasing and construction. He worked in Manhattan for Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, representing developers, owners and lenders.

Seattle BioMed

Seattle BioMed, a South Lake Union-based nonprofit that does research into infectious diseases, will be renamed the Center for Infectious Disease Research. Alan Aderem, president and director of the center, said the new name better positions the organization to raise awareness and support for research into vaccines, drugs and diagnostics for HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other diseases.

MultiCare Health System

MultiCare Health System is partnering with Doctor On Demand to offer video doctor visits to patients in Washington. Patients will get immediate access to a board-certified physician to discuss medical issues. Each visit costs $40. Physicians can fill prescriptions and the system is integrated with MultiCare's electronic medical records. Patients can go online to http://www.multicaredoctorondemand.com or download an app on a smartphone or tablet.

Apr 28, 2015

Dorsey & Whitney

Koa

International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP said Christopher Koa has joined the firm's Corporate Group in Seattle as of counsel. Koa's practice focuses on technology transactions. He was with BP Americas, where he served as IT/M&A transactions counsel since 2012.

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Northwest law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt named new shareholders: Janna Aginsky and Aukjen Ingraham in Portland; Jamila Johnson, Allison Krashan and Virginia Nicholson in Seattle; and Matthew Bisturis in Vancouver.

Small Business Development Network

Ron Nielsen, a business advisor with Washington Small Business Development Network, was named Star Performer for 2014. He has been an advisor in Washington and Arizona for 15 years. The network has advisors in 25 centers across the state who work with small business owners. It is supported by Washington State University and the Small Business Administration. In 2014 he helped clients raise $3.6 million and save or create 297 jobs.

Apr 24, 2015

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank has promoted Stacey Dodson to lead U.S. Bank in Portland and Southwest Washington. Dodson will lead company-wide efforts and activities, and direct commercial banking in Portland. She has been with U.S. Bank for 31 years and succeeds Malia Wasson, who retired earlier this year.

Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker

Geraghty

Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker said former attorney general of Alaska Michael Geraghty has joined the firm and will be based in Anchorage, focusing on construction and natural resources. He was attorney general from 2012 to 2014, and oversaw nearly 300 attorneys in the civil and criminal divisions.

Roosters Men's Grooming Center

Roosters Men's Grooming Center has opened at 7150 Woodlawn Ave. N.E. in Green Lake Village. Elton Sotello owns the Green Lake store, which is the first Roosters franchise in Washington. The store manager is Michael Locke. There are more than 70 franchises nationwide.