In 2001, Baker practiced law as an attorney at Morrison & Foerster LLP until 2011.[6] In 2011, Baker practiced law as an attorney at Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel.[6][7]
California State Assembly
On November 4, 2014, Baker won the election and became a Republican member of California State Assembly for District 16, which encompasses Lamorinda and the Tri-Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Baker defeated Dublin City Councilman Tim Sbranti with 51.6% of the votes.[8][9] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Baker won the election and continued serving District 16. Baker defeated Pleasanton City Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio with 55.9% of the vote.[10]
On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Baker sought a third term but narrowly lost the election with 49% of the votes. Baker was defeated by attorney Rebecca Bauer-Kahan.[11][6]
During her time in office, Baker was the only Republican to represent any portion of the Bay Area at either the federal or the state level.[12][13] A piece of legislation she authored was AB 434: State Web accessibility which came in effect on July 1, 2019.[14]
After leaving the California State Assembly, Baker has returned to private practice as an attorney, and is currently Special Counsel at Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel, advising businesses and non-profit organizations.[18]
In August 2019, Baker joined the board of Livermore Lab Foundation, a nonprofit organization,[19] and was named the President of Diablo Regional Arts Association.[20]
