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To Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of BakerHostetler
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WHEREAS, BakerHostetler, founded in Cleveland on January 1, 1916, with a $500 contribution each from Newton D. Baker, Joseph C. Hostetler, and Thomas L. Sidlo, has grown into one of the nation’s largest and most respected law firms, and is dedicated to representing clients with exceptional legal counsel to secure their competitiveness in the marketplace, navigate the laws and regulations that shape the global economy, and help them develop and close deals that fuel their strategic growth; and
WHEREAS, BakerHostetler established a Columbus office in 1979, and is recognized globally for its steadfast commitment to long-term relationships and high-quality legal advice to clients; and
WHEREAS, BakerHostetler has been and continues to be at the forefront of developing national legal precedents in various areas of law, and contributes to the educational excellence of the national legal profession through scholarship, volunteerism and outreach; and
WHEREAS, BakerHostetler demonstrates its allegiance to the communities in which it does business through generous commitments of time, skill and resources to supporting civic enterprise, the armed service veterans, education, social services, the arts and other worthy causes; and
WHEREAS, on the 100th Anniversary of the firm’s founding, BakerHostetler is honored for having the “Experience for Tomorrow” to continue to support the future growth of its clients and the betterment of the legal profession, while maintaining its dedication to community support through pro bono efforts, volunteer projects and charitable contributions; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby celebrate the 100th Anniversary of BakerHostetler.