Dimensions of Diversity

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Sasha Buchert, Senior Attorney and Director of the Non-Binary and Transgender Rights Project at Lambda Legal. Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest organization dedicated to advancing the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and individuals living with HIV.  During their conversation, Lloyd and...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Molly Huie, Team Lead – Data, Legal Analytics & Business at Bloomberg Law. Huie has been instrumental in establishing the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework at Bloomberg Law, a listing of law firms that meet or exceed a rising standard for diversity, equity, and inclusion in their firms.  During their con...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Dave Poston, Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel of Poston Communications. Poston is a recognized leader in public relations and specifically, crisis communications. During their conversation, Poston and Freeman discuss the challenges with modern crisis communications and the new pressures businesses are under to s...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Takema Robinson, CEO and Co-founder of Converge, a national social justice consulting firm, whose purpose is to accelerate the creation of a radically just new world where communities of color thrive. Through her work, Robinson helps shape strategic philanthropy and policy advocacy for a true global impact.  During the dis...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman hosts Terry Roberts, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), for a live, in-person discussion on how to run a D&I program at a large, international retailer. Prior to his seven years at AEO, Terry spent time with FedEx in the company’s employment law group and also as a senior associate at Buchanan...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes Daniel Mateo, President of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), to discuss the origins and aims of the HNBA and his vision for the organization during his tenure.  During their conversation, Lloyd and Dan also discuss the HNBA’s initiatives and the lack of Hispanic representation across U.S. board rooms and what needs...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Dr. Oscar Holmes, IV, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Associate Professor, and Director, Rutgers University Student Executive (RUSE) Program. Dr. Holmes specializes in human resources/organizational behavior with a focus on how leaders can maximize productivity and well-being by fostering more inclusive environme...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes esteemed clinical psychologist, speaker, author, Harvard University lecturer and advisor Dr. Bobbi Wegner. She is also the founder and CEO of Groops, a group connection platform that brings people together to explore areas of shared growth through psychology-based workshops facilitated by experts in group dynamics and facilita...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Tiffany Obeng, employment attorney and principal author at Sugar Cookie Books. As a children’s book author, Tiffany focuses her books on teaching kids about potential careers, building their self-esteem, developing social-emotional learning skills, and exploring the seasons of the year.  During their conversation, Tiffany...

On the second half of this two-part episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is once again joined by Sonya Olds Som, global managing partner at Diversified Search Group, a top-10 executive search firm. In her role, Sonya leads the legal risk compliance and government affairs practice group for Diversified Search Group.  Continuing their conversation, Sonya and Lloyd talk about the ro...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Sonya Olds Som, global managing partner at Diversified Search Group, a top-10 executive search firm, for a two-part discussion on the current workplace landscape for people of color. In her role, Sonya leads the legal risk compliance and government affairs practice group for Diversified Search Group. In part one of their c...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Buchanan colleague Dani Rosetti. As the firm’s Chief Talent Officer, Dani oversees all aspects of attorney and law student recruiting across Buchanan’s 15 offices and is in charge of the growth and training of the firm's lawyers. During their conversation, Lloyd and Dani discuss the evolution of parental leave for attorney...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman welcomes Brentin Mock, writer and editor for Bloomberg CityLab, and Sabrina Saunders Mosby, President & CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh, to discuss the disparities and living standards of minorities, specifically Black women in the city of Pittsburgh. The conversation stems from Brentin’s 2019 Bloomberg article , which details data from...

On the second and final part of our two-part series of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is once again joined by Dr. Shaun Harper. Dr. Harper is a Provost Professor at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Rossier School of Education and the USC Marshall School of Business and is the founder and executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. He is also a Forbes contributor...

On the first part of our special two-part series of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Dr. Shaun Harper. Dr. Harper is a Provost Professor at the University of Southern California’s (USC) Rossier School of Education and the USC Marshall School of Business and is the founder and executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. He is also a Forbes contributor, a sought-aft...

In this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman talks with Melissa Danielsen and Melanie Fountaine, co-founders of Joshin, a first-of-its-kind inclusive support solution for employers. Joshin utilizes expert-led disability and neurodiverse coaching, training, and personalized navigation to meet each employee’s needs, leading to happier and healthier more engaged employees. During th...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is joined by Carolynn Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of Fair360, to discuss the mission and history of the company, which has been driving workforce fairness since the '90s. Fair360's mission is to deliver comparative insights that shape the future workforce, focusing on fairness, not just diversity. Known for its annual survey a...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, we're featuring voices from both coasts of the United States Asian American Bar Associations. Lloyd Freeman sits down with colleague Veneeta Jaswal, President, South Asian Bar Association of San Diego, Stephen Kulp, Board of Directors, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania and Allan C. Zhang, Vice President, Asian Pacific American Lawyer...

On this captivating episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman sits down with Derick Bowers, the Executive Director of GoodTemps, a unique temporary staffing agency affiliated with Goodwill. In a world where finding not just a job, but a genuinely inclusive workplace is the ultimate aspiration, GoodTemps is helping temporary workers, many of them people with disabilities, to find meani...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, Lloyd Freeman and Jamil Paden, Manager of Racial and Health Equity at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, explore the organization's mission to enhance equity and support for families impacted by paralysis and spinal cord injuries. Listen to this thought-provoking episode to hear Lloyd and Jamil discuss the multifaceted dimensions of paralysis a...

On this special episode of Dimensions of Diversity, Lloyd Freeman sits down with the remarkable Mary Beth Buchanan, a trailblazer who has shattered glass ceilings across public and private domains. Notably, Mary Beth made history as the youngest and first woman to hold the esteemed title of United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Presently, she serves as Vice President on...

Lloyd Freeman delves into a thought-provoking conversation on the Dimensions of Diversity podcast, joined by this week's special guest, Candice Iheme, Personal Injury Attorney at The Haddad Law Firm, PC. As a woman of Nigerian descent, Candice candidly explores the intricate tapestry of beauty and the cultural norms that surround it. In a society where conflicting beauty standards often challenge...

This special episode of Dimensions of Diversity, features Diana Abouali, Director at Arab American National Museum (AANM) – the first and only museum of its kind in the United States devoted to recording the Arab American culture and experience. Diana also serves on the Executive Team of Access Community, which aims to empower communities to improve their health and their economic, social and cult...

On this episode of Dimensions of Diversity, host Lloyd Freeman is accompanied by Joe Dougherty, Chairman and CEO at Buchanan and Tithi Patel, a Buchanan Summer Associate and student at Temple Beasley School of Law. Earlier this year, Joe and Tithi kicked off a mentorship partnership, as a result of Buchanan’s Leadership Diversity Pledges. On this episode, Joe discusses his drive to use mentorship...

On this special episode of Dimensions of Diversity, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Lloyd Freeman chats with Erica Sumpter, Program Manager, Enterprise Equitable Health Institute at Highmark Health and Gina Winstead, VP for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. The trio examines intersectional identities and unique experiences within the LGBTQ+ co...