The Next Step for Cell Therapy

With the robust efficacy of autologous CAR-T-cell therapies to date, the focus has shifted to commercial issues related to vein-to-vein time, manufacturing variability, shipping/chain-of-custody issues, and scalability over the long term. Allogeneic cell therapies (derived from a healthy donor) have the potential to address these issues by providing an enhanced speed to patient, availability, decreased cell variability, and streamlined manufacturing efficiencies.

Veterans Day Celebration

GlobalTranz and Worldwide Express Transaction

William Blair acted as a financial advisor to the consortium of CVC Capital Partners (CVC), Providence Equity (Providence), and PSG, in connection with the merger of Worldwide Express, a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, and GlobalTranz, a portfolio company of Providence and PSG.

Juneteenth 2021

In recognition of Juneteenth, William Blair was honored to host Marcia Thompson, a leader in diversity, equity and inclusion, for an amazing talk—40 Acres and a Mule—on the journey of African Americans from slavery to today.

Making Sense of Market Volatility

Understanding market indexes, trends, and resources can help you plan for times of heightened volatility.

The Goods You Buy Are Being Packaged Differently

Companies are changing how they package consumer products. See how Soteria Flexibles stands out as a leading manufacturer of short-run, customized packaging.

Monthly-Macro-with-Richard-de-Chazal-January-2024

Jobs, housing, QT, and the Red Sea. Listen as macro analyst Richard de Chazal examines the current economic indicators, provides context around the potential end to QT, and offers his perspective on a possible Fed pivot, in the first Monthly Macro episode of the year.

Amy Sue Lebovitz: Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry

After years of perseverance, Lebovitz realizes her dreams of working in the family’s logistics company.

Courageous Conversations 2022 Launch Explores Solutions to Sustain the Climate

World-renowned environmental scientist Dr. Jonathan Foley inspired and enlightened colleagues on new solutions to sustain the climate, ecosystems, and natural resources during William Blair’s Courageous Conversations talk.

The Forever Chemicals PFAS Market Evolving and Growing Rapidly

Tim Mulrooney, who leads a William Blair sustainability services research team, explains how advanced technologies are emerging to address this environmental problem and the companies leading the charge.