The Ballard Way

The Ballard Way embodies the firm's mission and values. It reinforces our purpose and priorities and guides our professional lives.

To live the Ballard Way is to:

PROVIDE NOTHING LESS THAN EXCELLENCE IN EVERY LEGAL REPRESENTATION

Our pledge: to go beyond expectations in providing legal services and business solutions of the highest quality—delivered with uncommon efficiency and skill.

KNOW THAT THE PATH TO OUR CLIENTS' SUCCESS IS AS IMPORTANT AS GETTING THE BEST RESULT

We are outside counsel who think like insiders—anticipating the needs and preferences of our clients to create deep and trusting relationships that stand the test of time.

CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR ATTORNEYS THAT DRAWS ON THEIR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH AND HONORS THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND ORIGINALITY

We are allies, not rivals. That mindset empowers us to recognize the value in everyone’s contribution and collaborate in ways that create uncommonly powerful results.

ACT WITH INTEGRITY, DECENCY, AND RESPECT

Humanity guides our interactions and decisions at every level. We give our attorneys room to explore and our business professionals opportunities to excel.

WELCOME PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO OUR WORKPLACE AND TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION

As a truly connected community, we value diversity. The perspectives and contributions of people from all backgrounds are honored here.

GIVE TO THOSE IN NEED AND BE GOOD CITIZENS

As attorneys, we are uniquely positioned to give back. We embrace that commitment, earning consistent national recognition for our pro bono service on behalf of individuals in need and to the nonprofits that support them. We integrate the principles and practices of sustainability in our work lives.

ENCOURAGE WELL-BEING AND PROMOTE POSITIVE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

We are committed to supporting the well-being of attorneys and professionals at all levels of the firm. We offer firm-wide programming—as well as a benefits structure—that promotes physical and mental self-care and provides support to those in need.