ROSEMEAD - Monte H. Baier began his quest to become the top lawyer at Panda Restaurant Group Inc. in 2007 by touring Panda Express restaurants.. Among cooks stir-frying meals in woks, Baier, alongside co-founder and CEO Andrew Cherng, absorbed the company culture.
"I said, 'Look I don't have experience leading a big group,' and they said we're happy to teach you," said Baier, who's been the general counsel and ... (continued)