Pro Bono and Public Interest Work
Meet Carl Pebworth, Jon Laramore, Jennett Hill and others

Baker & Daniels is committed to improving and expanding access to justice for underserved individuals and communities. Our lawyers and professionals treat pro bono and public interest work with the same energy and seriousness as all work performed by the firm. Associates, summer associates and legal interns also play an important role in developing and leading initiatives — uniting the firm in a qualitative approach to helping others overcome legal challenges and obstacles.

Summer Associate Program
Meet "Graduates" of the Summer Experience

Stephanie Spirer and Caryn Glawe explain how the summer associate program prepared them to become professional lawyers. Summer associates at Baker & Daniels have the opportunity to work on real projects for real clients. The program is balanced with social activities that allow our students opportunities to enjoy the summer and meet future colleagues.

Developing Your Practice
Meet Associates Andy Campbell and Katy Ruhl

Does a large, established law firm limit the opportunities for a young associate trying to build a practice? Not at Baker & Daniels. Associates Andy Campbell and Katy Ruhl share the opportunities, encouragement and confirmation they continue to receive in developing their practice and pursuing their career goals.

Associate Life, Chapter 2; The Road to Partnership
Meet Associates Trevor Belden and Kathy Osborn

Trevor Belden and Kathy Osborn explain how the support and teamwork of Baker & Daniels colleagues have helped them feel comfortable and creative in developing their own legal practices. These relationships also provide opportunities for associates to connect and get involved in the community early in their careers.

Energizing Your Practice
Meet Partner Jennett Hill and Associate Jim Birge

A law firm isn‘t the only place where Jennett Hill and Jim Birge have worked in their professional careers, but the daily opportunities to interact with clients is what energizes them at Baker & Daniels. Hear why they believe Baker & Daniels is an exciting place to practice law.

The Best of All Worlds
Meet Managing Partners Tim Haffner and Rich Hill

From Baker & Daniels' offices in Fort Wayne and South Bend, Tim Haffner and Rich Hill combine the closeness and camaraderie of a smaller office with the depth and resources of a larger law firm. Hear why they enjoy working and living in the communities they do.

What does a career at B&D Consulting offer you?
Connecting in the Nation's Capital

Everyone benefits from working together at B&D Consulting, regardless of the government relations sector involved. Dave Zook, Debra Lappin and Elizabeth Woody explain how collaboration between senior professionals and junior associates improves advisory and advocacy service to clients — and makes B&D Consulting one of the most exciting places to work in D.C.

The Path to a Successful Career
Coaching program and business development for new talent

Baker & Daniels has a plan for everyone to succeed. Our coaching program provides integration, guidance and development to our newest professionals. Collaboration with our colleagues hones confidence and skills. Our business development curriculum builds an exciting practice. Hear why such opportunities have kept Hud Pfeiffer, Dick Freije, Carol Collins and Susan Kline at Baker & Daniels for more than 70 years collectively.

Why Fort Wayne?
Meet Amber Stefankiewicz and Kyle Osting

Beautiful city. Genuine people. Cultural activities. Fantastic restaurants. Opportunistic shopping. Affordable housing. And a challenging legal career with plenty of resources and teammates. Hear why Amber Stefankiewicz and Kyle Osting have never second guessed their decision to work for Baker & Daniels in Fort Wayne. They enjoy all that the firm and city offer.

Why South Bend?
Meet Andrew Murphy, Cara Brook and Angie Kelver Hall

You can always go to a game, a concert or some other community event. You can buy a house in an affordable neighborhood where kids are safe and green space abounds. At work, you can enjoy camaraderie with people you can count on. Hear why Andrew Murphy, Cara Brook and Angie Kelver Hall enjoy working in Baker & Daniels' South Bend office.

Diversity and Inclusion
Meet Joe Smith, Dina Yin, Abhishek Dube and Gillian Crowl

Diversity and inclusion are at the root of Baker & Daniels. Actions to address recruitment, retention, advancement and outreach are part of the firm's approach to diversity and inclusion. Baker & Daniels lawyers participate in diversity and inclusion management training. Scholarships to diverse law students include positions in the firm's summer program. Hear diversity committee leaders and scholarship recipients explain how diversity and inclusion are related to everyone's success at Baker & Daniels.