Our employees are empowered to make change happen.
Our Affinity Groups are formed around common identities and open to all employees. For its members, these groups offer opportunities for mentoring, networking and development on the personal and professional level. For the firm, the groups provide an opportunity for our employees to be heard, valued and engaged.
These groups are charged with suggesting ideas for cultural awareness programming to our D&I Council, recommending specialty bar associations and other diversity-focused groups for the firm to support, hosting social and networking events, working to enhance the firm’s presence in civic organizations and their respective communities, and expanding the firm’s recruitment networks. Additionally, these groups are critical in assisting the firm with identifying vendors to enhance its supplier diversity.
Buchanan A.S.C.E.N.D. (Alliance for Success in Careers Empowering NextGen Diversity) is the Affinity Group supporting employees who are first-generation college graduates, first-generation professionals, those from working-class backgrounds and allies.
Jordan Yeagley and Jayme Bronson – A.S.C.E.N.D. Affinity Group Chairs
Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez – Executive Sponsor
Buchanan B.O.L.D. (Buchanan's Organization for Leadership and Diversity) is the Affinity Group for our employees of color and allies.
Tina Hu-Rodgers – B.O.L.D. Affinity Group Chair
Wendelynne J. Newton – Executive Sponsor
Buchanan B.R.A.V.E. (Buchanan's Recognition of Active and Veteran Employees) is the Affinity Group for employees who are veterans, currently serving in the armed forces and allies.
James C. Wiltraut, Jr. – B.R.A.V.E. Affinity Group Chair
Joseph J. Centeno – Executive Sponsor
Buchanan C.A.R.E. (Caregiving Assistance and Resources for Employees) is the Affinity Group for employees who are caregivers, working parents and allies.
Kelly M. Neal & Joshua D. Headley – C.A.R.E. Affinity Group Chairs
David T. Cellitti – Executive Sponsor
Buchanan E.N.A.B.L.E. (Embracing Neurodiversity Accessibility Belonging Learning and Empowerment) is the Affinity Group supporting employees with visible and invisible disabilities and allies.
Jonathan Spadt – E.N.A.B.L.E. Affinity Group Chair
Jill Lashay – Executive Sponsor
Buchanan N.O.W (Network of Women) is the Affinity Group for employees who identify as women and allies.
Michelle Garvey Brennfleck & Christine J. Alden – N.O.W. Affinity Group Chairs
Thomas G. Buchanan – Executive Sponsor
Buchanan P.R.I.D.E. (Promoting Respect, Inclusion and Diversity for all Employees) is the Affinity Group for employees who identify as LGBTQ and allies.
Nicholas J. Bell – P.R.I.D.E. Affinity Group Chair
Lisa M. Starczewski – Executive Sponsor