Baker Botts

Baker Botts is an international law firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, with a history dating to its founding in the Republic of Texas in 1840. The firm employs approximately 700 lawyers worldwide and maintains offices across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Its practice covers corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property and regulatory matters. The firm is known for an influential energy sector practice, advising on transactions, regulatory questions and disputes, and has expanded practices serving clients in the technology and life sciences industries. Work includes high-profile energy sector transactions and high-stakes litigation.

Baker Botts describes its culture as one of collaborative entrepreneurship, supported by a strong tradition of apprenticeship. The firm runs dedicated initiatives for historically underrepresented lawyers at every career stage and maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Pro bono work accounts for nearly 30,000 hours a year. Causes supported include exonerating the innocent, assisting the homeless, and advocacy for at-risk children and families.