Baird Holm conducts business throughout the United States, and values the rich environment and creative approach that comes with a diverse workplace. Baird Holm believes that diversity is essential to business success. We are committed to nurturing a culture in which attorneys and staff of differing genders, colors, religions, and sexual orientations work well together and have equal opportunities to achieve.

Baird Holm offers a collegial, professional environment, promoting solid mentoring and work relationships throughout the firm that help all attorneys advance their careers. Our focus on a diverse legal community makes us an outstanding firm for women and minorities. Our partners and associates, men and women alike, confirm their success in combining career and family in our flexible and inclusive environment. 

Women are represented in leadership positions throughout the Firm and the community. Women serve on many Firm committees, and two of our six practice section leaders are women. A female attorney has chaired our summer associate program for three consecutive years. In 2008, our associate class is comprised of more women than men. 

Our number of minority attorneys is increasing. In 2008, nearly ten percent of our associate class will be comprised of black attorneys. Currently, our 2008 summer associate class is comprised of approximately 22% minority attorneys, marking the fifth consecutive year in which our summer associate class has achieved this ratio. 

More importantly, we offer the resources and opportunities for all of our associates to succeed at the Firm and to become active in the community. We regularly offer pro bono legal services to non-profit organizations and serve on boards of non-profit organizations which support minority communities. 

Baird Holm's partnership also includes individuals with disabilities, and we are eager to identify persons with disabilities with the talent and ability to make solid and long-term contributions to the firm. We strive to develop all employees regardless of disability to their full potential through on-going internal and external support systems and through on-going training within the firm. We encourage all persons with disabilities interested in joining Baird Holm to identify any accommodations that may assist them in the application process.

Baird Holm knows that a wide range of backgrounds and experience that only comes with a truly diverse workforce is necessary to develop successful lawyers for the real problem-solving that is the practice of law.