Group photo of the attendees at the Baird Multicultural Conference

Inclusion & Diversity

Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress.

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A Message From Our Chairman & CEO

To me, diversity is one of our greatest strengths as a firm. It is important to create the space to share and celebrate the different perspectives and backgrounds that enable us to provide the best advice and service to our clients and to be the best for each other. At our recent Multicultural Community Conference, more than 350 associates from 51 Baird offices across the U.S. and overseas came together in Atlanta to celebrate the contributions of our associates of color. It was a moving, powerful event, and one we look forward to hosting again in the future. Learn more about this unique event.

Steve Booth, Baird Chairman & CEO
  • Group photo of attendees at the Baird Multicultural Community Conference
    Our 2023 Multicultural Community Conference welcomed more than 350 associates from each of Baird’s business units and Corporate Resource Groups.
  • Baird Multicultural Community Conference at the Center for Rights
    Held in Atlanta, the conference included associates of color, their managers, Baird’s Executive Committee and other colleagues.
  • Baird Multicultural Community Conference event chairs on stage
    The conference connected, celebrated and informed associates of color and their allies so they can thrive at Baird and deliver the best service to our clients.
  • Panel presenters on stage at the Baird Multicultural Community Conference
    Attendees had the opportunity to meet, hear from and get to know one another in networking and breakout sessions, which featured the voices and perspectives of their colleagues.
  • Three attendees of the Baird Multicultural Community Conference
    The event connected associates from all corners of our firm, including 51 Baird offices across the U.S. and overseas.
  • Atlanta’s Morehouse College marching band.
    The conference kicked off with an exciting performance by Atlanta’s own Morehouse College marching band.
  • Baird's Steven Booth visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
    Attendees visited several historically significant sites connected to racial justice, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.

Our Commitment in Action

 

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