William Blair

Head of Investment Management Stephanie Braming, CFA, Partner serves on the boards for both Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and Working in the Schools (WITS). As Global Month of Giving continues, hear how she supports the mission of the organizations with her professional expertise. Learn more about William Blair's commitment to Community Engagement: https://lnkd.in/g-dKiEnr #LeadersWhoLead #WBCares

William Blair is proud to have initiated equity research coverage of five companies in October 2024. See our complete coverage list here: https://lnkd.in/ePkVaKFN

For Head of Private Wealth Management Ryan DeVore, working with the Merit School of Music has brought inspiration to his world. He details his connection with the organization below as we continue our Global Month of Giving #LeadersWhoLead campaign. Learn more about William Blair's commitment to Community Engagement: https://lnkd.in/g-dKiEnr #LeadersWhoLead #WBCares

Earlier this month, the William Blair Veterans’ Alliance hosted a hybrid Veterans Day event in our Chicago office featuring keynote speaker Bill King, a retired military professional and current Human Capital Management expert. King shared insights on leadership and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of balance, truth, and responsibility. The event also served as an opportunity to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Veterans' Alliance. Founded by a colleague in November 2014, the Veterans Affinity Network (now Veterans’ Alliance) has been dedicated to supporting William Blair veterans and their families, engaging with the community, and collaborating across the organization to foster a culture of service. Learn more about the event and the Veterans' Alliance here: https://lnkd.in/ezSxwjM6

Jed Dorsheimer welcomes Doomberg for an in-depth discussion on the complexities of renewable energy integration and its impact on grid efficiency, exploring the challenges posed by the variability of renewables, the resurgence of nuclear power, and the critical role of natural gas in bridging the energy transition. Listen to this episode of Plugged In with Jed Dorsheimer: https://lnkd.in/gHuBPTdC #WilliamBlairThinking #Renewables

We are proud to be named one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the 15th consecutive year. This honor highlights the strength of our culture, workplace, and engagement as shared by firm employees. We appreciate the efforts of our colleagues who have made this possible. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gh6EFcRp

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Coalition Greenwich annual Voice of the Client study of North American Equity Investors performance. The firm secured 12 No. 1 rankings across equity sales, corporate access, and research, positioning itself strongly among U.S. equity small- and mid-cap funds. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized as the top firm in a dozen categories by the Coalition Greenwich study,” said Scott McLaughlin, Head of Equities at William Blair. “This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional sales, research, and corporate access services to our clients.” Learn more about our performance: https://lnkd.in/gWQKtvM2

As Global Month of Giving continues on, Chief Operating Officer Beth Satterfield reflects on her experience as a a board member for College Possible Chicago and the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. Learn more about William Blair's commitment to Community Engagement: https://lnkd.in/g-dKiEnr #LeadersWhoLead #WBCares

William Blair advised on more than 25 transactions in October with an aggregate value of $10.6 billion. Select transactions are listed below:

Jed Dorsheimer?sits down with?Andy Lees, founding partner of?Macrostrategy Partnership LLP, to explore the critical role of energy in our economy in a conversation that touches on topics from renewables to inflation, the upcoming U.S. elections, and dives deep into the ways in which energy systems, economic growth, and social hierarchy intersect. Listen to this episode of Plugged In with Jed Dorsheimer now: https://lnkd.in/gBK7CPKY #WilliamBlairThinking?#Thermodynamics