Commitment to Diversity - Baker & Hostetler LLP

Training, Retention and DevelopmentAttorneys succeed with training and personal andprofessional development opportunities. At BakerHostetler, these opportunities begin early in anassociate’s career and continue through a partner’scareer.Associate AcademyEvery first-year associate is invited to attend our AssociateAcademy within six months of joining the Firm. Frombusiness development and communication skills to duediligence and pre-trial preparation, the Associate Academyprovides targeted training for our first-year attorneys, whilegiving them the opportunity to meet and network withpeers from other offices.Mid-Level TrainingDuring their third or fourth year, associates participate ina multi-day program. This advanced training focuses onthe practice group and the industries it serves, to furtherdevelop the depth of knowledge and understandingassociates have of the practice area they have chosen.Mentoring ProgramThe mentoring program matches first-year and lateralassociates with a mentor who assists with training anddevelopment. Associates are advised of their progresson a regular basis which ensures they have the feedbackthey need to move forward in their careers. Evaluationsare coupled with face-to-face discussions regardingprofessional development.4th-Year Coaching ProgramAll associates are assigned a senior-level partner as acoach during their fourth year. The coach acts as a rolemodel for enhancing professional development by passingon knowledge, skills and values and providing adviceand counsel in improving the associate’s legal skills.Additionally, the coach acts as a support person by helpingto develop social contacts and community involvementduring this year-long program.