(New Orleans, LA / October 14, 2015) Baker Donelson is pleased to announce its partnership with the Louisiana Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). The firm will serve as the exclusive legal industry sponsor for Louisiana entrepreneurs affiliated with this global business network of more than 11,000 leading entrepreneurs in 150 chapters and 48 countries. Baker Donelson’s Emerging Companies Team will provide legal counsel, guidance and support to EO Louisiana entrepreneurs as they develop and expand their businesses.
Founded in 1987, EO helps leading business owners on their paths to greater professional success and personal fulfillment. Considered a global thought leader on entrepreneurship, it provides a peer-to-peer network for like-minded leaders focused on business growth, personal development and community engagement. Its program operations, including executive education and mentorship, are based at the chapter level to directly connect local businesses for EO career-building and networking events.
Baker Donelson's Emerging Companies Team provides a unique multidisciplinary approach to supporting startup businesses. Its attorneys work to understand clients’ businesses and the communities necessary to support them, allowing them to provide practical, timely legal advice to meet entrepreneurs’ specific needs.