Baker & McKenzie has re-elected global chairman John Conroy for a second term at the helm following a partnership vote in
During the conference Conroy, who will now serve a further three-year stint, has also unveiled the firm’s new three-year strategy to Bakers’ 700 partners.
Chicago-based Conroy took on the role in 2004 from high-profile former head Christine Lagarde, having previously held a place on the executive committee as well as being North American managing partner.
During his tenure, Conroy has overseen significant growth at Bakers, with partner profits last year breaking the $1m (£502,000) mark for the first time after the firm recorded a 20% profit rise for 2006.
The firm’s
