Two law firms headed by Vanderbilt Law alumni—Baker Donelson, run by CEO Ben C. Adams ’81, and Alston & Bird, led by Managing Partner Richard Hays ’86—were recognized among Fortune Magazine’s 2014 list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Baker Donelson ranked 31st and Alston & Bird 40th, and both firms were among the top five in the “professional services” category.