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Sunday, February 18, 2007

Ind. Law - Baker & Daniels CEO Brian Burke featured

In a story today in the business section of the Indianapolis Star headed "My big break: Lawyer patterns career after his early mentor," Baker & Daniels CEO Brian Burke relates how a mentor influenced his career. The feature begins:

My most important big break was working with Charles "Chuck" Whistler beginning in the summer of 1978.

I was a young lawyer at the time -- 30 years of age. I had just joined Baker & Daniels after serving four and a half years in the Navy.

Others at the firm worked with Chuck Whistler more than I did, but I was fortunate enough to know him and learn from him until January 1981, when he passed away after heart surgery.

Chuck had a profound impact on my career and how I live my life. I have tried to follow his example throughout my career. That's why I consider working with him my most important big break.

For those who don't know of him, Chuck practiced law with Baker & Daniels for more than 30 years, even though he's probably as well-known for his community service. He was a driving force behind the renovation of Downtown Indianapolis, and his life as a community servant was as important to him as his law career. Every year, an award in his name recognizes people in Indianapolis who've provided outstanding service to the community.

In November the Star ran a similar feature, on Barnes & Thornburg managing partner Alan A. Levin.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on February 18, 2007 09:38 AM
Posted to Indiana Law