Dimensions of Diversity

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
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Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast from the law firm of Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast will include frank conversations with leaders all across the world of workplace diversity.

  1. APR 8

    A Winding and Worthwhile Fertility Journey with Gigio Ninan and Swee Shankar

    In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes Gigio Ninan and Swee Shankar, partners at Shankar Ninan & Co. LLP Law Firm, to discuss their long and challenging journey to parenthood – including their experiences working through various fertility treatments, surrogacy, and ultimately a remarkable, unexpected natural pregnancy. Lloyd discusses with Gigio and Swee how their parenthood journey began back in 2018 and the unfortunate news of their “unexplained infertility”. Several years of different fertility treatments and then the eventual decision to choose surrogacy, Gigio and Swee were able to successfully welcome two sons, Jayden and Jasper, through surrogacy before revealing that Swee was naturally pregnant with their third child. Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

    44 min

  2. FEB 27

    The C.R.O.W.N. Act with PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton

    In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes Pennsylvania House Speaker Representative Joanna E. McClinton during Black History Month to discuss the recent passage of the C.R.O.W.N. (“Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair”) Act. This piece of legislation bans discrimination based on hair type, texture, etc. Lloyd discusses with Rep. McClinton the details that went into the challenging, multi-year legislative process of passing the act, what it means for the broader conversation about inclusivity and authenticity in the workplace and society, and why it is so personal to Rep. McClinton’s own journey and identity as not only the first woman, but also the first woman of color, to be elected the Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

    22 min

  3. JAN 30

    Academic Resilience in Camden, NJ with Dr. Ky’a Jackson

    In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes the newly minted Dr. Ky’a Jackson, to discuss her doctoral research which focused on the academic resilience of African-American female college students from Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Jackson explains how the intersection of race, gender, and place shaped the students' experiences, drawing heavily on her own background growing up in Camden. Lloyd and Dr. Jackson discuss the societal and personal pressures these young women face, the critical role of "golden nuggets" of support from their community, and the specific strategies they employ to persevere. She introduces two memorable frameworks: the "Four Cs" (Color, Carat, Clarity, Cut) to describe the pressures that shaped these students, and the "SHINE" acronym (Stability, Help, Investment, Nurturing, Empathy) as a guide for others to support them effectively. Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

    36 min

  4. JAN 8

    Serving New Jersey’s 12th District with Squire Servance

    In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes Squire Servance, the founder of the life sciences investment firm Syridex Bio, to discuss how his career in law and life sciences, combined with the health equity issues highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired him to start his firm and consider public service. Lloyd leans in to that calling to public service and chats with Squire about his exploratory campaign for the U.S. Congress in New Jersey's 12th congressional district and the top issues that currently face his district – including affordability, healthcare access, infrastructure, and economic opportunity. Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

    33 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    Why Minority Focused Bar Associations Matter

    In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes David Eapen and Sarina Aghazadeh-Alavi, two Buchanan attorneys, to discuss their involvement as board members of the South Asian Bar Association of Philadelphia (SABA-Philly). Lloyd chats with David and Sarina about the history of SABA-Philly, their personal journeys with the organization, and the current leadership’s focus on revitalizing the organization post-pandemic by rebuilding the pipeline of young lawyers and increasing membership engagement through valuable programming. The conversation also touched on the importance of intentional inclusivity to represent the diverse cultures within the South Asian diaspora and the trend of increased engagement from members and allies despite a broader societal backlash against diversity initiatives.  Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

    23 min

  6. 11/05/2025

    Korean American Representation in Leadership and the Media with Patricia Liu

    In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity we revisit a conversation Lloyd Freeman had during a webinar earlier this year celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. He welcomed Patricia Liu, a Korean American author, entrepreneur, and media executive. The conversation focused on Korean American representation in leadership and the media. Liu shared her personal story of immigrating to the U.S. as a child, the challenges of assimilation, and the family advocacy that shaped her. She explained how these experiences inspired her to found "Best of Korea," a media platform celebrating Korean culture. Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

    1h 5m

  7. 10/29/2025

    Ralph Lauren, Martha’s Vineyard, and Black Heritage with Tiffany Gill and Steve D. Mobley, Jr.

    In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes Dr. Tiffany Gill and Dr. Steve D. Mobley, Jr. to discuss the recent Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs collection and what it represents regarding cultural representation, black heritage, and wealth in the Black community. The conversation delved into the complex and often uncomfortable topic of classism within the Black community, analyzing why the collection received such a visceral reaction. They also discussed the hyper-visibility of Martha's Vineyard due to social media and the Obamas, the marketing brilliance of the Ralph Lauren campaign, and the growing corporatization of the island. Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

    50 min

  8. 10/22/2025

    Arab Americans in the Legal Community: Discrimination, Representation, and the Need for Advocacy

    In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity we revisit a conversation Lloyd Freeman had during a webinar earlier this year celebrating Arab American Heritage Month. Lloyd welcomes three Arab American leaders from the legal community: Judge Shalabi, Rami Jabara, and Sandra Frantzen. The panelists discussed the origins and purpose of both local and national Arab American Bar Associations, which were founded in response to community needs, discrimination, and a lack of representation. They shared personal experiences that motivated their advocacy, including facing FBI interrogations, navigating the post-9/11 climate, and enduring tragic hate crimes. Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

    53 min
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Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast from the law firm of Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast will include frank conversations with leaders all across the world of workplace diversity.

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  • Creator
    Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
  • Show Website
    Dimensions of Diversity

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