In 1985, B&D Consulting started its practice as a full-service federal relations group. Over the years, it has grown and developed into a national advisory and advocacy firm serving the public and private sectors via their expertise in technical analysis, strategic planning, and excellent external communication skills. The firm’s beginnings, though, go back to the 1800s when the story of its parent firm, Baker & Daniels, began.
The Early Years
Under the leadership of former United States Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks, Baker & Daniels developed from several Indianapolis-based law firms beginning 1863. With his partner Oscar B. Hord, Hendricks carried the firm through a series of changes, both in personnel and name, until the entry of Conrad Baker in 1873. Eventually, the firm was renamed Baker, Hord & Hendricks.
Several years later, in 1881, a law office headed by Albert Baker and Edward Daniels opened in the building that adjoined Baker, Hord & Hendricks. Since telephone service was still new at that time, the two offices decided to share a line. Later on, Albert Baker and Edward Daniels took over Baker, Hord & Hendricks and the name was eventually changed to Baker & Daniels. Over the years, the law firm metamorphosed and developed into one of the finest in the whole of Indiana. Along with the growth of Baker & Daniels, B&D Consulting also surged forward. At present, aside from its office in Indianapolis, B&D Consulting also serves numerous clients in Chicago and Washington.
Service
B&D Consulting values its clients and this is evident in their unwavering commitment to excellent client service. The firm’s team players work around the principles of accessibility, responsiveness, courtesy, and communication.
Environmental Advocacy
Aside from legal advising, B&D Consulting also works on a number of worthy projects aimed at protecting and sustaining the value of the environment.
One of the important practices of the firm deals with energy and climate change. On January 27, 2009, B&D Consulting took in Andrew Wheeler as the firm’s senior vice president for the said practice group. His group is tasked to work on various environment-related issues like climate change and renewable energy.
The firm also worked in partnership with Casey Trees Foundation when it planted trees in Washington, DC’s Lafayette Park.
And to complement their growing concern for clean technologies and the environment, B&D Consulting, together with Baker & Daniels, moved their Washington office to a greener building last December 2008. The 11-story LEED Gold building has a “green” roof, advanced air filtration systems, and increased natural lighting.
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