Dimensions of Diversity Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

Jarah Doosé is a government relations advisor at Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney, and on this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, Jarah details her role as a lobbyist where she acts as a liaison between clients and the government to help secure funding and policy changes. During the discussion, she talked about how she established a fund for Black and minority developers to invest in disenfranchised communities while pointing to a personal experience that changed her definition of success. 
Lloyd and Jarah highlight the need for a more flexible and supportive workplace to recruit and retain top talent. The episode concludes with advice for those struggling with self-care, while encouraging them to seek out resources and understand that taking care of oneself is not selfish but necessary.  Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman chats with Robert Grey, President of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity is an organization of more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners who have pledged their commitment to creating a truly diverse U.S. legal profession.  During the episode, Robert talks about his journey from being a student at Virginia Commonwealth University to later teaching at the very same university. The conversation shifts to the importance of diversity in the legal profession and leadership development. Later, Lloyd and Robert discuss the importance of mentorship and sponsorship. Robert highlights how LCLD began a national mentoring program for students from diverse backgrounds that grew from 40 interns a year to more than a thousand per year. The episode concludes as Robert talks about the future of LCLD as he expects to build a collation between the established leaders of the legal profession and future talent.   Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Samantha Jallah, JD, MBA, and Master Certified Professional Life Coach at Radical Bench. Radical Bench provides attorney development and retention services to prepare lawyers for the business of law and equip them with strategies and tools for excelling in the legal field and in life.
The podcast begins as Samantha shares her personal story and the inspiration behind Radical Bench. The pair discussed the importance of investing in professional development for diversity and inclusion, while highlighting the need for tailored development paths and coaching. They chat about the differences between mentors and sponsors, and the challenges of transforming mentors into sponsors. Finally, the podcast concludes as the duo highlights the value of mentorship in navigating new professional environments and finding the right mentor.
Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, Lloyd Freeman speaks with Meeta Anand, Senior Director of Census and Data Equity for the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.
The discussion highlights how the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by their race and ethnicity. This includes new options for the first time since 1977 under the question of "What is your race and/or ethnicity?" New categories include “Middle Eastern or North African” (also known as MENA) and “Hispanic or Latino.” Meeta says these changes will achieve more accurate representation of the population as a whole.
Later, Meeta explains how data from the annual American Community Survey is providing local and national leaders with the information they need to develop better programs, greater economic development, improved emergency management, and a deeper focus on local issues and conditions.
Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I. 

Highlighting Women’s History Month in March, Buchanan hosted a thought-provoking discussion sharing the challenges and unique pathways to success from women across many industries. This discussion shares the various experiences of women in leadership roles and what steps are needed to develop more inclusive work environments for current employees and future ones.
On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity host Lloyd Freeman talks with Serona Elton, Professor and Director, Music Industry Program at University of Miami Frost School of Music; Catherine Garrido, Regional Director (Americas), Global Institute of Sport; and Tansy Jefferies, Principal, International Tax Services, RSM US LLP. 
 
Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I. 

What does it mean to evaluate or reconsider one’s identity? For some, the concept has never been in question. For others, what identity means can be more complex.
On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman chats with Nicole Johnson, educator at Doane Academy in New Jersey. Nicole details her experience of growing up in a biracial family and why she identifies as a Black woman. Nicole shares how she grew up in the 80s and 90s in a Black neighborhood, attending predominately white schools, and how she never had a Black teacher throughout her early education. She explores instances of codeswitching with family and friends while trying to find herself. Nicole then shares her experience as a high school student touring a Historically Black University, what went into her decision to not attend one and her reflections on that choice years later as an adult. The episode concludes with Nicole discussing how, as a teacher, she is preparing students for their next level of education and a future that looks quite different from the one she faced at their age.
Dimensions of Diversity is a podcast created by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, highlighting diversity in the workplace. Hosted by Lloyd Freeman, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, the podcast features meaningful conversations with industry and community leaders working to advance D&I.