Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Congratulations to Jennifer Olmedo-Rodriguez for being named this year to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Notable – Women Leaders in Law! This distinguished list celebrates individuals in the legal industry who are regarded for their leadership, vision, and ability to effect growth in the professional and civic organizations they serve. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eCw37dk9

Be sure to tune in tomorrow to The Cowen Group’s webinar, “Cyber-Essentials for 2025.” Buchanan’s Tiffany Yeung will join thought leaders from Walgreens, HaystackID and General Motors to discuss trends that should be at the forefront of cybersecurity professionals’ minds in the new year. 

At this year’s Diversity & Inclusion Retreat, we introduced our inaugural ‘Outstanding Contributions to Diversity & Inclusion Award,’ which recognizes Buchanan colleagues for their unwavering commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion across our firm and profession. We were proud to honor Joseph Dougherty, our Immediate Past Chairman & CEO, and Craig Mills with the award this year.   Joe and Craig have demonstrated remarkable leadership and allyship, working quietly to empower underrepresented voices and ensure equity is prioritized across the firm. We thank them for their continued dedication to ensuring Buchanan’s workplace is one where diversity and inclusion are prioritized at the highest levels of firm leadership. #BuchananDiversity

🌍 The FTC's Green Guides outline what constitutes greenwashing and provide businesses with guidance to avoid greenwashing. Understanding these guidelines is one important step to avoid legal problems.  Gretchen Jankowski and Jennifer Oliver recently spoke with the Association of Corporate Counsel about risks and considerations for companies. https://lnkd.in/eyJ7MAkV #FTC #FTCgreenguides #GreenGuides  #Greenwashing #BuchananLaw #Businesslaw

We are excited to welcome Marcio Baptista to our New York City office! He joins the Corporate section as a Shareholder. With over 30 years of experience, Marcio is a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex transactions and corporate matters. His practice spans cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private equity operations, transnational contracts, and joint ventures. Marcio has helped global companies from a wide range of industries and jurisdictions establish a solid presence in Latin America—particularly Brazil—guiding them through diverse corporate, commercial, and compliance matters. Learn more about Marcio here: https://lnkd.in/eNqf39Qe

On the latest episode of Dimensions of Diversity, Lloyd Freeman welcomed Fiona Trevelyan Hornblower, Skip Horne and Jennifer Mandery of The NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education. The episode explores the Foundation’s recent studies on associate attrition and retention, delving into how firm culture, transparent communication and D&I efforts play crucial roles in retaining talent. 🎙️ Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ewMi3kiM

Over the past week, our PRIDE Affinity Group hosted Friendsgiving events across our national offices. From potlucks and breakfasts to pizza parties and dessert breaks, these gatherings highlighted the importance of chosen families and allowed our employees to unite in allyship. A special thank you to the PRIDE members who led these events and the LGBTQ+ bakeries and vendors who made the special treats! #BuchananDiversity

We are proud to announce the promotion of attorneys across the firm – four to Shareholder and six to Counsel. This group of talented attorneys has significantly contributed to the firm's continued success through consistently delivering value to our clients. The group will continue to empower our clients with innovative legal strategies. Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/eHtGwJw6

🌳 Greenwashing can severely damage consumer trust. Companies need to ensure their sustainability claims are honest and substantiated to maintain credibility and prevent governmental enforcement or private actions. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eyJ7MAkV #ConsumerTrust #Greenwashing #Sustainability #BuchananLaw #Businesslaw

Congratulations to Buchanan's Adele Stone and Raquel Rodriguez for being named this year to Florida Trend's Florida 500! This distinguished list honors individuals who have had a positive impact on their companies and communities and have set the standard for best practices in their sector. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebqNCHwb