Founded in 1949, Baker & McKenzie provides sophisticated advice and legal services to many of the world’s most dynamic and successful organizations through more than 3,900 locally qualified lawyers and 7,000 professional staff in 70 offices and 38 countries. Baker & McKenzie is known for having a deep understanding of the language and culture of business, an uncompromising commitment to excellence, and world-class fluency in the way we think, work and behave. Baker & McKenzie’s global revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, were US $2.19 billion. John Conroy is Chairman of the Firm’s Executive Committee. (www.bakernet.com)