Baker & McKenzie Ranked Among MultiCultural Law’s Top 100
Awards, Pro Bono
April 15, 2010
Chicago, April 15, 2010 – Baker & McKenzie has been recognized as one of the top law firms for diversity in MultiCultural Law Magazine’s 2010 Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity. The Firm ranked #24.
Baker & McKenzie was also ranked in the following categories:
• Ranked #16 in the Top 50 Law Firms for Partners;
• Ranked #25 in the Top 25 Law Firms for Hispanics;
• Ranked #28 in the Top 50 Law Firms for Associates; and
• Ranked #33 in the Top 100 Law Firms for Women.
MultiCultural Law Magazine’s “Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity” rankings were established to recognize law firms with a “pioneering spirit” that “advocate multiculturalism.” The annual rankings are based on a survey distributed to law firms in the U.S. focusing on the diversity of attorneys, the role of a diversity committee, mentor programs and leadership support.
“Baker & McKenzie was founded on the principle of having a global perspective,” said Peter Engstrom, North American Managing Partner. “We value the diversity of our workforce and the cultural competence which this brings to our organization. Because of this, we are able to better serve our clients across cultures and practices and our clients appreciate this difference."
MultiCultural Law Magazine is a monthly publication that addresses diversity in the legal profession. The magazine highlights successful minority and women lawyers, and focuses on a mixture of legal news and information for improving the careers of minority and women lawyers.