About the Firm
Established in 1863, this law firm serves the legal and business needs of clients around the world. From Fortune 500 corporations to regional businesses, local governments, and individuals, clients look up to this firm for excellence in all areas of legal practice. Baker & Daniels is known for a creative and individualized approach to solving client problems and for a deep understanding of business, law, and government. With more than 370 attorneys in seven offices in the U.S. and China, the firm offers an array of integrated services.
Hiring Criteria4 Attorney Recruiting
The firm hires a majority of its entry level attorneys through its summer associate program.
Summer Associate Program
The firm hires first- and second-year law students.
Salary5
Firm location
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
6th Year
7th Year
8th Year
Summer Associate (2008)
All Offices (2007)
$100,000
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$1,900/week + $2,000 start-up payment
Washington, DC (2007)
$100,000
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$2,200/week + $2,400 start-up payment
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation6, 7
Associates are eligible for a standard bonus for meeting certain goals. In addition, certain associates may receive a special bonus for outstanding performance. The firm pays for the cost of the review courses and application fees for the MPRE, the Indiana Bar Exam, the Patent Bar Exam, and a signing bonus of $5,000. Other benefits include:
Minimum Three Weeks Vacation Leave
Bar Association Fees
CLE
Health, Disability, Dental, Life, and Malpractice Insurance
Employee-Assistance Program
Domestic-Partner Benefits
Family-/Dependent-Care Leave
Flexible Spending Account/Pre-Tax Option
Life/AD&D
Long-/Short-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Moving/Relocation Expenses
Maternity Leave
Dental Insurance
Bar Exam & Review Course Fees
Bar Association Dues
Areas of Practice8
Antitrust
Appellate Practice
Arbitration & Mediation clinic
Aviation Litigation
Banking & Commercial Finance
Bankruptcy & Business Restructuring
Benefits & Executive Compensation
Business Planning
Certified Business Enterprises & Supplier Diversity
China
Constitutional Law
Construction
Corporate Finance
Commercial
Economic Development
E-Discovery & Record Retention
Education Law
Emerging Companies
Employee Benefits
Energy & Public Utilities
Energy, Clean Technology, and Climate Change Law/Policy
Environmental Law
Exempt Organizations
FDA
Government Affairs
Healthcare
Immigration
Individual/Family
Insurance & Financial Services
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property
International
Labor & Employment
Life Sciences
Litigation
Media Law
Medical Device & Pharmaceuticals
Mergers & Acquisitions
Nonprofit
Private Capital, Venture Capital, and Investment
Private Equity
Product Liability
Public & Municipal Finance
Real Estate/Land Use
RV Focus
Securities & Shareholders Litigation
Tax
Sports & Entertainment
Transportation
Trusts & Estates
White-Collar Criminal Defense, Corporate Compliance, and Internal Investigations
Other Offices9
Firm Location
Address
Chicago
225 West Washington Street, Suite 2200 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-372-4296 Fax: 312-372-299
Fort Wayne
111 East Wayne Street, Suite 800 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Phone: 260-424-8000 Fax: 260-460-1700
Indianapolis
600 E. 96th Street, Suite 600 Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone: 317-569-9600 Fax: 317-569-4800
South Bend
202 S. Michigan Street, Suite 1400 South Bend, IN 46601 Phone: 574-234-4149 Fax: 574-239-1900
Washington, DC
805 15th Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-312-7440 Fax: 202-312-7460
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