We value diversity not only because it is the right thing to do. Our diversity allows us to serve our clients better because we can bring to bear a variety of perspectives on the legal matters we handle, and with diverse lawyer teams we can relate better to the diverse client base we serve. With our shareholders, associate attorneys and staff members throughout our many offices, the Firm culture reflects an openness and acceptance that makes Baker Donelson a great place to practice law, and our clients appreciate that we are striving to be as diverse as they are.

BakerPride is Baker Donelson's large and active employee resource group for LGBTQ attorneys and staff, as well as "straight allies" in the Firm. We have regular meetings and events throughout our offices and direct the Firm's LGBTQ diversity efforts. Through BakerPride, Baker Donelson sponsors and supports numerous LGBTQ community organizations and events in our footprint and provides a means for all of our employees to become involved in the Firm's efforts to promote LGBTQ equality inside and outside our Firm. BakerPride drives our Firm's goal to be a beacon for diversity and inclusion in our geographic footprint and throughout the communities we serve.

We believe that when LGBTQ attorneys and staff are enabled and motivated to succeed to their maximum potential, while being themselves, the Firm is more successful and provides better client service and outcomes. At Baker Donelson we don't just "talk the talk" about LGBTQ diversity - we put our beliefs into action:

LGBTQ Recruiting – To provide the best possible service to our clients, Baker Donelson strives to hire, train and retain the most talented attorneys and staff. LGBTQ attorneys actively participate in Baker Donelson's recruiting efforts, and the Firm is a long-time and committed participant and recruiter at numerous conferences and bar associations including the annual Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair, sponsored by the National LGBT Bar Association, an affiliate of the American Bar Association. Baker Donelson recruits at a wide variety of law schools and job fairs including several well-known minority job fairs which attract LGBTQ applicants and actively seeks out qualified LGBTQ law student and lateral candidates.

Human Rights Campaign – Baker Donelson is a proud local and national sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign and supports their annual Equality Dinners in several offices in our footprint.