Diversity: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

At Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, we believe diversity is the key to a strong organization, maximizing the number of ideas and approaches we bring to our mission of assisting clients.

For many years, Buchanan has strived to recruit and retain dynamic men and women from all backgrounds. We are proud to say that women and members of racial and ethnic minority groups serve on our Board of Directors and in other key leadership positions in the firm. As another example of our dedication to the values of all our employees, the firm offers flexible working arrangements and domestic partner benefits as part of its comprehensive benefits package.

Since diversity in our workforce is valued at the highest levels, the firm has created a board seat that is focused on improving diversity throughout the firm. Our Diversity Council has representatives in each of our offices who focus on programs in that city.

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is committed to programs that encourage and foster interests in the law among people of diverse backgrounds. Buchanan:

• Recruits at schools with large minority enrollment and participates in local and regional job fairs
• Supports the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, an organization that advocates for the hiring, retention and promotion of minority attorneys in corporate law departments and the law firms that serve them
• Supports the African-American Real Estate Professionals of New York, Inc. A Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Shareholder serves as an advisory board member
• Fosters an environment of inclusion and mentoring within the firm
• Supports the American Bar Association Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
• Provides opportunities for our professionals to network with their colleagues in business, industry, government, and the non-profit sector
• Raises the profile of Buchanan women attorneys in the business and legal communities through the firm's Women's Business Development Committee
• Supports the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group
• Encourages the development of leadership skills, service excellence and entrepreneurial creativity
• Celebrates a common mission of achievement while fostering individual growth and responsibility

Here's what people at Buchanan are saying:

"Our commitment to diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Our employees come from all cultures and social and economic backgrounds, which helps us be more responsive and understanding of our clients' needs."

-- Thomas L. VanKirk, Chief Executive Officer

"Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a leader in encouraging minorities to pursue careers in law. I continue to be impressed by the firm's desire to help tomorrow's attorneys get a great start on their education and ultimate career goals."

-- Steven M. Hilton, Shareholder, Government Relations, and member of Diversity Council