Although most often recognized for its unparalleled global coverage, Baker & McKenzie's roots are based in the North America region, in which it has a substantial presence. Founded in 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, Baker & McKenzie now has 10 locations in North America, strategically situated to serve our clients' international and domestic needs in major financial and business centers in the United States and Canada.

With more than 600 lawyers in the region, we are known for the depth of our resources and experience in almost every area of commercial law. Regionally organized practice areas include Banking, Finance & Major Projects, Corporate & Securities, Compensation & Employment, Intellectual Property, Information Technology & E-commerce, Litigation, Tax, and International Commercial law.

Our clients benefit from our in-depth local and regional knowledge and experience, as well as from our tremendous global presence, which offers a unique international perspective that few other firms can provide.

For information on recent accolades received by Baker & McKenzie in North America, please see Awards, Recognitions and Rankings.