Top-tier leaders spearheading diversity and inclusion initiatives are among the most sought-after professionals for newly created positions at law firms, as industry leaders seek to reverse trends of systemic bias and under-representation of minority groups at their practice.

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney has named Archer & Greiner’s outgoing diversity chief, Lloyd Freeman, as its chief diversity and inclusion officer, to oversee diversity and inclusion efforts throughout the firm’s 15-office footprint around the country.