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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Memphis, TN·14 offices

Firm Overview

Baker Donelson is the Southeast's most comprehensive full-service law firm, with a dominant position across multiple practice areas throughout the region. The firm's healthcare practice is particularly strong, and its geographic footprint — covering virtually every major Southern market — is unmatched.

Associate Experience

Associates at Baker Donelson gain broad exposure to substantive work across the firm's Southeast markets. The culture reflects the Southern legal tradition — collegial, client-focused, and accessible at the partner level.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Baker Donelson is an active recruiter across its Southeast footprint, particularly in healthcare, litigation, and corporate. For attorneys interested in the Southeast market, it offers one of the strongest and most geographically comprehensive platforms available.

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VortexLegal has relationships at Baker Donelson and can give you a candid read on whether your background is a strong fit — and what the lateral process typically looks like.

Rankings

TierAmLaw 200

Firm Size

Total Lawyers706
Associates197
Partners354
Counsel121
Assoc : Partner0.6 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Healthcare

Practice Strengths

HealthcareLitigationCorporateReal EstateLabor & EmploymentGovernment

Key Markets

MemphisNashvilleBirminghamAtlantaBaton RougeCharlotteChattanoogaHoustonJacksonKnoxville+4 more