Cathy Duchamp

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Cathy Duchamp

In Seattle, legal experts expect more mergers between local and national law firms. But what’s driving the trend? Spring is not yet in the air but, in Seattle, merger talk is, says Greg Walther, partner and managing director of Emerald Search Partners, a boutique staffing and recruiting firm for the Pacific Northwest legal community. “I’m hearing rumblings that another one is coming down the pike,” he says.

Feb 21, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Cathy Duchamp

Mentoring can make or break a career. Here are some insights from Seattle's top mentors. For many, a mentor can make the difference between a fulfilling career and a desk job. But according to a new survey by the Business Journal, 66% of respondents said their employer has no formal mentoring program. That means it's often up to individuals to make a connection that sparks a mentoring relationship, which isn't always easy — especially in a hybrid work environment.

Feb 10, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Cathy Duchamp

Philanthropist, investor and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was on stage at Seattle’s Moore Theatre Thursday night to promote his new book, “Source Code,” a memoir about his childhood, early passions and pursuits. The Business Journal attended the event and shares these excerpts of Gates’ conversation with scientist and media personality Bill Nye.

Nov 30, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Cathy Duchamp

It started on Zoom. Nonprofit leaders of color, during the pandemic, checked in with each other as demands for help grew, particularly among human services organizations. “We were exhausted, we were enraged, we were sad, all of these feelings, but still had to get it together to go out there and provide these services,” said Andrea Caupain Sanderson, who, at the time, was CEO of Byrd Barr Place, a social safety net nonprofit based in Seattle’s Central District. One Zoom call led to another.

Nov 29, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Cathy Duchamp

Anthony Wright, CEO of Seattle-based Pioneer Human Services, believes everyone deserves a second chance. So does Doug Baldwin, former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, now CEO of social impact investing firm Vault89, based in Renton. Both also hold, that when people are healthy, confident and supported, anything is possible. Together, they’ve created a program where people coming out of prison learn to be entrepreneurs.