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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

A leadership-driven culture of diversity and inclusion that fuels our ability to attract and retain great talent and drives our success with clients.

Diversity and inclusion are core values at Buchanan.

Our leadership, attorneys, government relations professionals and staff recognize that we are strengthened by our commitment to recruiting, developing, retaining and promoting a diverse workforce while fostering an inclusive culture. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where the unique experiences and talent of our team sustain the firm’s vitality and enrich our legal services to provide the highest level of legal services to our clients.

But what does D&I actually mean to us at Buchanan?

At Buchanan, D&I simply means that we care about our people – all of our people. We make it a priority to celebrate our differences and ensure that every employee is empowered to use their voice and understands that their individuality and opinions matter. At the end of the day, we measure our success by fostering a workplace where each individual knows that they are supported and can have a thriving career. We take our commitment to D&I a step further by making sure it is reflected in our policies, in our relationships with clients and in our investments within our communities.

 
 

Buchanan’s 2024 Culture Report

Explore our 2024 Culture Report to learn more about our dedication to collaboration and inclusivity. See how our culture fosters a true sense of belonging among our employees, clients and community partners.

 

Diversity Bulletin

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Dimensions of Diversity: Women in Leadership: Navigating Boardroom Dynamics

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Dimensions of Diversity: The Road Ahead: Affirmative Action’s Impact on College Enrollment

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Pride in Practice: Fostering Inclusivity in Business

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Cultural Reflections: Korean American Representation in Leadership and Media

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Empowering Voices: Leadership and Advocacy in the Arab American Legal Community

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Cultural & Civic Institutions: Driving Forces for Inclusion in Jewish American Communities

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Mixed Messages? New DEI Executive Order Seeks to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Theory

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Buchanan's Disability Pride Month CLE Sensory Rooms in Sports

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Dimensions of Diversity: Women in Leadership: Navigating Boardroom Dynamics

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Dimensions of Diversity: The Road Ahead: Affirmative Action’s Impact on College Enrollment

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Pride in Practice: Fostering Inclusivity in Business

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Cultural Reflections: Korean American Representation in Leadership and Media

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Empowering Voices: Leadership and Advocacy in the Arab American Legal Community

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Cultural & Civic Institutions: Driving Forces for Inclusion in Jewish American Communities

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Mixed Messages? New DEI Executive Order Seeks to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Theory

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Buchanan's Disability Pride Month CLE Sensory Rooms in Sports

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Insight

Dimensions of Diversity: Women in Leadership: Navigating Boardroom Dynamics

Read More
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Insight

Dimensions of Diversity: The Road Ahead: Affirmative Action’s Impact on College Enrollment

Read More
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Event

Pride in Practice: Fostering Inclusivity in Business

Read More
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Event

Cultural Reflections: Korean American Representation in Leadership and Media

Read More
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Insight

Empowering Voices: Leadership and Advocacy in the Arab American Legal Community

Read More
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Event

Cultural & Civic Institutions: Driving Forces for Inclusion in Jewish American Communities

Read More
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Insight

Mixed Messages? New DEI Executive Order Seeks to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Theory

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Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Our firm has a robust offering of D&I initiatives aimed at creating a workplace where all of our employees can succeed and feel valued. Our dedication to fostering an environment rich with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is best demonstrated by the following programs and initiatives:

Supplier Diversity

Buchanan embraces diversity at all levels. To this end, the firm maintains a defined supplier diversity program that promotes and tracks the use of supplier relationships across the entire firm. Since 2020, we are proud to have more than 329 diverse suppliers currently engaged in this program which is representative of the diverse clients we serve.

Affinity Groups

All Buchanan employees are welcome and encouraged to participate in a number of affinity groups which exist as a way to connect through commonalities and interests, while advancing D&I and celebrating each and every employee’s uniqueness. The firm hosts monthly programming to increase awareness of each of these resource groups.

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. Specifically, the members of these groups are drivers of cultural programming, relationship creation with diversity-focused groups and specialty bar associations, hosting of 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.

Cultural Programming

The firm places a heavy emphasis on continuous voluntary diversity education for all of our employees.  We also host a number of public programs throughout the year and invite our clients and community partners to join us.  We are proud to provide an inclusive platform that celebrates uniqueness and increases awareness and sensitivity to D&I issues.  Links to our past programs can be found below:

Dimensions of Diversity Podcast

Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, the Dimensions of Diversity podcast features meaningful conversations with industry leaders, D&I experts, attorneys and thought leaders about a variety of subjects, including current events, difficult and sometimes uncomfortable topics, what companies are doing well, what companies need to do better and how our unique experiences, perspectives and viewpoints can move corporate culture forward.

Go to the Dimensions of Diversity podcast page

Leadership

The purpose and direction of the firm’s diversity initiatives are guided by the leadership of the Chief Experience Officer and the Diversity & Inclusion Council. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts at the top, and our efforts are guided by our CEO’s vision and dedication.

Lloyd Freeman

Chief Experience Officer

Diversity & Inclusion Council

Our D&I Council is tasked with recommending policies, programs and initiatives designed to enhance diversity and inclusion throughout the firm and in our communities.  The D&I Council meets regularly to discuss the firm’s recruitment, retention and promotion efforts, ensure equitable advancement and exposure for women and underrepresented employees and to create new opportunities for all employees to remain engaged in advancing diversity and inclusion.

Meet Our Diversity & Inclusion Council

Our Partners

The firm as a whole, and our individual employees, are active members in a number of key organizations focused on advancing diversity and inclusion.  Our memberships and partnerships range from professional to educational to community-based, and more.  Below are a few of the organizations we are proud to work alongside.

Click the logos below to learn more about our partners.

 

Certifications and Awards

The firm is proud to be regularly recognized by peers and industry as a leader advancing diversity & inclusion in the legal profession. The firm is the recipient of many awards and certifications, including: 

Corporate Equality Index 2025 Rating Workplaces on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Equality by the Human Rights Campaign

Bloomberg Law Diversity Equity and Inclusion 2024 Member

Tipping the Scales Diversity & Flexibility Alliance 2024 Recognition

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Compass Award 2024

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 2024 Top Performer