Pioneering a Global Vision: The Story of Baker and McKenzie

by Jon Bauman

Despite humble beginnings on a New Mexico ranch, Russell Baker did what Wall Street said couldn't be done-he opened law firms around the world, staffed them with higlhy qualified local attorneys, made them equal partners, and gave them autonomy to build their own offices. This book is the story of Russell Baker and the global law firm he created, Baker & McKenzie. It is written by a former journalist and Baker & McKenzie partner, Jon R. Bauman. For additional career resources, visit the AttorneyJobs Web site.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999