Jun 24, 2016

Washington Appleseed

Thomas

Washington Appleseed has a new executive director: Angeline Thomas. She was with the Access to Justice Institute at Seattle University School of Law and replaces Katie Mosehauer. Washington Appleseed is part of a national network that focuses on social and economic problems through public policy initiatives, challenging laws, and helping people understand and exercise their rights.

Stokes Lawrence

Stokes Lawrence said S. Jill Fairchild has joined the firm's estate planning practice after practicing with her own firm. She advises clients on estate, trust and business succession planning.

Jun 23, 2016

U.S. Trust

Witte

Lynch

Green

Dairi

U.S. Trust hired four new senior vice presidents in Seattle and Bellevue. Abraham Dairi has over 10 years of experience in finance, and was with Union Bank & HSBC. Jean-Pierre “JP” Green has over 16 years of experience in private wealth management in the Pacific Northwest and was an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. Jason Lynch was as a senior private banker with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Thomas Witte worked for 33 years at Bank of America.

K&L Gates

The Seattle office of K&L Gates LLP hired Christopher J. (CJ) Voss as a partner in the corporate/M&A practice. Voss was with Stoel Rives LLP, where he practiced for more than 20 years. He worked at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., and at Linklaters in Brussels.

Jun 22, 2016

Perkins Coie

Perkins Coie named Kristine R. Wilson managing partner of the Bellevue office, succeeding Mark Quehrn, who served in the role since 2003. The Bellevue office opened in 1983. Her practice focuses on land use, environmental, real estate and energy law.

Washington State University

The Carson College of Business at Washington State University hired Jessica Cassleman as assistant dean of international programs. Cassleman was assistant dean in the WSU Honors College for the last 16 years and has worked closely with international programs for over 20 years.

Jun 21, 2016

Laird Norton Wealth Management

Goussev

Laird Norton Wealth Management named Jeanne Goussev managing director of fiduciary services after a national search to replace Barbara Potter, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the Seattle firm. Goussev comes to LNWM from Threshold Group in Seattle, where she was managing director, client service and a member of the executive committee. She also worked at Whittier Trust Co. and U.S. Trust/Bank of America Private Wealth Management. LNWM has almost $5 billion in assets under advisement.

Brighton Jones

Brighton Jones, a Seattle wealth management firm, said it has launched Impact Portfolios for investors seeking an investment strategy that considers social responsibility and environmental responsibility as well as economic strength. It will use environmental, social and governance ratings in selecting investments. The firm also has offices in San Francisco, Portland, Scottsdale and Washington D.C., and represents more than 1,100 clients.