Awards & Recognition

Below are some of the recent awards and recognitions that Baker & Daniels has received:

2009

Marketing

• Judges' Innovation Award from the Legal Marketing Association's Chicago Chapter for uniqueness and ingenuity in new identity launch called "Baker & Daniels Takes Flight into Identity Launch"
• Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Green Business

      Pro Bono

• Leader among Indiana-based law firms in the U.S. pro bono report for providing legal services to organizations and individuals that could not otherwise afford them

2008

      Diversity

• Diversity in Practice Award from the Indiana Lawyer in the law firm category for commitment to diversity and to inspire others to strive for similar excellence in diversity efforts
• Corporate Equality Index 100 percent rating from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees and consumers
• One of top 100 law firms in the U.S. for diversity by MultiCultural Law magazine
• One of top 100 law firms in the U.S. for women by MultiCultural Law magazine
• Celebration of Diversity Award for Development from Indianapolis Mayor based on opportunities for diversity education and communication within an organization

      Pro Bono

• Preventive Medicine and Public Health Award from the Indiana Public Health Foundation for the Wishard Medical-Legal Partnership in collaboration with Wishard Health Services, Indiana Health Advocacy Coalition, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic and Indianapolis Legal Aid Society
• Ranked 143rd in the U.S. by The American Lawyer for pro bono services in a survey of the country's 200 highest-grossing firms
• Sponsor's Award for Excellent Service from the Indiana Military Department for pro bono services to Guardsmen and women serving overseas

      Human Resources

• Ranked 15th in Best Places to Work in Indiana among large companies by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce based on employer reports and employee surveys

• Family Friendly Award from the Indiana Youth Institute for workplace policies that provide employees with more time and resources to raise their children

• Seventh best place to work in the nation and fifth best in overall associate satisfaction by the Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms

                        Vault Guide National Rankings

                           –   3rd best in informal training/mentoring

                           –   4th best in hours

                           –   5th best in overall satisfaction

                           –   6th best in associate/partner relationships

                           –   7th best in firms to work for

                           – 15th best in diversity for women

                        Vault Guide Regional Rankings

                           –   9th best in Midwest

      Technology

• Drive for Innovation Award from Omtool, Ltd. for pioneering ideas in the technology use of document capture and handling solution

2007

      Pro Bono

• Pro Bono Award for law firms from the Indianapolis Bar Association for strong commitment to pro bono and public service work

• 20-Year Contributor Award from the National Center for State Courts as an organization dedicated to improving the administration of justice through leadership to state courts

      Diversity

• One of the best law firms for women in the U.S. by Working Mother magazine

Human Resources

• Breakthrough Campaign Award from the United Way of Central Indiana for companies raising $30,000 or more or raising 30 percent more than previous year
• Ranked 19th in Best Places to Work in Indiana among large companies by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce based on employer reports and employee surveys