Baker McKenzie
Chicago, IL · Led by Milton Cheng
Revenue
$3.5B
Lawyers
4,700+
Offices
77
Founded
1949
About Baker McKenzie
The original global law firm, Baker McKenzie was thinking internationally before it was cool. Founded in 1949 by Russell Baker and John McKenzie, they pioneered the concept of a truly worldwide legal practice. With nearly 5,000 lawyers in 46 countries, they bring cross-border expertise that is almost impossible to replicate.
Practice Areas
Notable Alumni
Christine Lagarde (President of the European Central Bank)
Howard Baker (U.S. Senate Majority Leader)
Fun Fact
Baker McKenzie was the first law firm to exceed $1 billion in revenue back in 2005, and for decades they were the world's largest firm by headcount.
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