Oct 20, 2016

City of Kent

Komoto

Kent City Council appointed Kim Komoto as city clerk. Komoto succeeds Ronald Moore, who resigned in June. Komoto has been a legal analyst for Kent City Attorney's office since 2010 and has years of experience in public records law and compliance. She originally joined the city as a legal secretary in 2008. The city clerk supports the legislative process, provides access to official records, preserves city history, and works with other departments.

Cairncross & Hempelmann

Francis

Cairncross & Hempelmann said Thomas P. Francis has joined the Corporate Finance & Business Transactions group. He represents private companies and investors on complex business transactions. Francis worked as a police officer at Pasadena Police Department and as a transactional attorney at Foster Pepper.

Oct 19, 2016

Dussault Law Group

The disability law, elder law, estate planning and settlement planning firm Dussault Law Group is changing its name to Brothers Henderson Dussault, marking the partnership transition from founder William Dussault to Joshua Brothers and Christopher Henderson. The firm was founded in 1984 by Dussault, who will remain of counsel with the firm.

Washington State Hospital Association

Gregg Davidson, who has worked at Skagit Valley Hospital and Skagit Regional Health for 37 years, was awarded the Joe Hopkins Memorial Award for leadership by the Washington State Hospital Association. Davidson served as superintendent/CEO of Skagit Regional Health/Public Hospital District No.1 since 2003.

Oct 18, 2016

Intellectual Property Owners

The Intellectual Property Owners association (IPO) has recognized its Copyright Law and Anti-Piracy Committee, on which Lane Powell Shareholder Katherine C. Spelman serves as vice chair, for the 2016 “Outstanding Committee of the Year Award.” The award has been given in recognition of outstanding service in promoting reliable, effective and up-to-date intellectual property systems since 2003. Committee members are appointed by the IPO president. Spelman is a member of Lane Powell's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group and has more than 30 years of experience providing strategic advice, design and implementation counsel for companies on copyright, trademark, trade secret and patent matters.

Demarche Consulting Group

Demarche Consulting Group has been selected for the 2016 Washington Excellence Award by the American Economic Institute (AEI). Each year the AEI conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. The firms are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community.

Oct 14, 2016

Riddell Williams

Riddell Williams said Laura Hansen has joined the Litigation Practice Group. She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Benjamin H. Settle of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Paseo

Ryan Santwire said he will open Paseo Capitol Hill at 925 E. Pike St., in a space next to the music club Neumos that used to be Pike Street Fish Fry. Paseo Capitol Hill will offer Caribbean-infused food. Santwire recently opened Paseo SoDo at 1760 First Ave. S. Paseo Fremont is at 4225 Fremont Ave. N.