Lloyd Freeman is the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney. Courtesy photo Lloyd Freeman is the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney. Courtesy photo

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Lloyd Freeman, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

As part of the firm's intentional hiring strategy, driven by Freeman in concert with the firm's chief talent officer, in 2021, 35% of hires came from underrepresented groups; of those 53% are women and 18% are women of color. The firm achieved Mansfield Certification Plus Status each year since the pilot, including in 2021. In addition, the firm achieved a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index for the sixth year in a row. In addition, Freeman also plays a key role in ensuring diversity in partner promotions. The firm is proud to have its first female Black shareholder following the recent promotions cycle.