Inclusion and Diversity Article Archive

We honor the rich heritage, influence and stories of the Asian Pacific American community within Baird and in our world.

Baird’s Milwaukee leaders laced up their sneakers in support of a local youth development program.

Baird is proud to be a designated Military Friendly Employer for the fourth consecutive year in 2023.

Steve Booth, Baird Chairman and CEO, discusses Baird's plans to be a strong supporter of the Pittsburgh community.

We are honored to be recognized among the Best Workplaces for Women™ by Fortune® and Great Place to Work®.

Sector advisors work with a diverse array of brands to help offer personalized experiences to their customers.

Our associates look back on Baird's first Multicultural Conference.

Baird is proud to join our associates, clients and communities in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

New Nonprofit Ownership Works Launches Movement to Help Create at Least $20 Billion in Wealth for Working Families Through Employee Ownership Programs

See the impact of a strong and meaningful intern program from the perspective of two long-term interns. Discover the benefits it has on the team, culture and clients.

Global Financial Services Firm Ranks No. 39 , Seventh Consecutive Year Recognized

Baird is proud to join our associates, clients and communities in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

The firm earned 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Angela Pittman Taylor, Public Relations Manager, discusses what’s special about the people at Baird, and what she learned about leadership from Paul Purcell.

Baird is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. See how our Prism Associate Resource Group developed a series of events to honor the unique cultures, traditions and achievements of individuals with ancestry in Spain and Latin America.

Grace Landing opened in summer 2021, bringing a long-time dream to life for the McAllister family and many others.

Leslie Dixon, Chief Human Resources Officer at Baird, was honored with the ‘Lifetime Achievement HR Award’ by the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Baird scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, earning recognition as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

In a March 22 Crain’s Chicago Business roundtable discussion, Ashley Price, Baird’s Private Wealth Management Diversity Talent Advisor, shared insights on eliminating bias in attracting, hiring and retaining a more diverse pool of talent.

We're proud to partner with programs like Seattle's Rainier Scholars, a unique mentoring program for students of color.

Baird associates reflect on Pride Month and its significance to the LGBTQ community.

Mary Ellen Stanek, CFA, Baird Advisors Chief Investment Officer and President of Baird Funds, is one Barron’s “100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance” for a second consecutive year.

As Baird commemorates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Baird associates reflected on their heritage and the importance of honoring their cultures.

As trusted partners to our clients, champions of their communities and leaders of our firm, the women of Baird inspire us every day.

Baird's Chief Risk Officer shares his perspective on innovation, preparation and giving back.

Celebrating the Groundbreaking of Grace Landing

Helping immigrants brought to this country as children is just one of the reasons Isioma Nwabuzor, Baird's Associate General Counsel, was among the Milwaukee Business Journal's "40 Under 40" in 2020.

Victoria Rios shared her journey and discussed the value of her more than five years at Baird in an interview during Cristo Rey’s Trailblazer – A Night of Impact.

As Baird commemorates Black History Month, members of the firm’s Prism Associate Resource Group shared their reflections on the importance and impact of honoring Black history.

Mei Robertson, Baird’s Director of Client Reporting, discusses how the high-quality people at Baird have helped stretch her talents, and why you should never corner a raccoon.