Attorney at Law Regional Edition Inaugural : Page 22At a Glance “Both of us being from New York, we had never seen anything like it,” Baker said. “It was just beautiful and so serene. Looking back, I’m glad that’s all we could afford. I think it was meant to be.” According to Baker, it will be an exclusively online venture. The website is set to launch next month. “Who knows? Maybe I can finally retire,” Baker quipped then he laughed, swiftly dismissing the idea. “I still have too much fight left in me to rest.” Timothy L. Baker, Esq. Managing Partner Smith, Jones & Baker 1212 N. Centennial Avenue, Manhattan, NY 54321 www.smithjonesbakerlaw.com (555) 789-6543 tbaker@smithjonesbakerlaw.com Areas of Practice t Corporate Litigation t White Collar Criminal Defense and Securities Enforcement t Securities and Shareholder Litigation t Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement Education t BS, Business Management, New York University, 1978, Summa cum Laude t JD, New York University School of Law, 1981, Alpha Tau Omega Clerkship t Honorable John M. Cannella, United States District Judge of New York, 1980-82 Bar Admissions t United States District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of New York, 1987 t Fifth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals, 1984 t New Jersey, 1983 t New York, 1981 Professional Certifications t CWM Certified Chartered Wealth Manager t AMC Accredited Management Consultant Professional Memberships t New York State Bar Association, Chairman t New York City Bar Association, Member t New York Criminal & Civil Courts Bar Association, Member t American College of Trial Lawyers, Member t Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member Community Activities t Make a Wish Foundation, Chapter President t Boys & Girls Club, Counselor t Christ Lutheran Men’s’ Club, Board Member t Kids In the Middle, Inc., Board Member Professional Awards t The American Board of Trial Advocates named him New York Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2011 t Professionalism Award of the New York City Bar, 2010 t Best Lawyers of America, 2007-2012 t Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 2001-Present t AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 1990-Present Published Articles/Books t “Jury Nullification in New York Cases,” Mar 1, 2012, New York Law Journal t “Expect the Unexpected,” Feb 14, 2011, New York Law Journal t “Dodd-Frank and the UK Bribery Act: Two Compelling Reasons to Focus on Anti-Bribery Compliance,” Nov 1, 2010, Bloomberg Risk & Compliance Law Report Baker Today As a member of the Travelers Century Club, Baker’s been everywhere; specifically all seven continents, and 140 countries, including Afghanistan, Armenia, Libya and Iran. “I’d go back to Iran if things settled down,” he said. “It’s a magnificent country. The agriculture there is outstanding.” However every Sunday, Baker can be found not far from his home, teaching Sunday school at the First Presbyterian Church of Manhattan. “I was a Baptist and she was a Presbyterian, so we compromised,” he said, reminiscing about his early days with MV. “I became a Presbyterian; and we’ve been compromising that way ever since.” Baker believes it is possible for anyone with aspirations to be successful in the legal field. However, he does his best to convey to the students he comes in contact with, that it won’t come easy. “I always tell them that it’s a lot of hard work and that you have to be dedicated, and always be prepared,” he said. “If you’re not prepared, other people in the profession will pick up on that and you will always be labeled.” Baker tries to make it a point to speak at schools whenever he can find the time. In this way, he feels he is doing his part to help secure the existence of a flourishing and intact legal profession for years to come. His motivation is simple: “I think everybody has an obligation to their fellow man.” Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
