Career Conversation: Midd parent talks about life in politics and activism as former Mayor of Seattle

Mike earned a B.A. in economics from Williams College and worked for Congressman Jim Weaver as a legislative aide. McGinn attended law school at the University of Washington School of Law.[3] After graduating, he practiced business law for the Seattle firm Stokes Lawrence, becoming a partner. He left Stokes Lawrence in 2005 and started Great City Initiative, a non-profit advocacy group. He served as mayor from 2010-13. His daughter is a first year on campus.