Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney professionals receive satisfaction from performing high-quality, challenging and sophisticated legal work in a supportive work environment that encourages them to work together in teams, and collectively as one integrated firm. The firm culture also allows individuals to pursue their own professional interests.

We believe that in order to foster innovation and creativity, it is critical to build trust and respect. That is why at Buchanan you will find that shareholders, associates and members of our support team are on a first-name basis. Our "open door policy" is not just a written statement, but is the way we work day-to-day.This supportive working environment encourages respect for all personnel, is critical to the operation and reputation of the firm, and provides quality legal services to clients.

Women at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

Buchanan has been ranked by the National Law Journal as first among Pittsburgh's largest law firms in a survey of the percentage of women attorneys at those firms. While the firm does not focus on percentages of lawyers based on gender, we nonetheless are proud of this ranking. Women serve on the firm's various management committees. Women serve as members of the firm's Board of Directors, Advisory Committee, Recruiting Committee, as well as serving in the role of office head and section vice chair.

As a firm, we are committed to providing opportunities and challenges for women to succeed. The Women's Business Development Committee (WBDC) is just one example of the support women receive at the firm. The WBDC sponsors numerous events, including social networking functions with women colleagues in other professions, an annual golf outing for female clients and prospective clients, and an internal breakfast series titled "Ordinary Conversations, Extraordinary Results." We're also a proud sponsor of bizwomen.com.

Alternative Work Schedule Opportunities

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney has a policy of attempting to provide interesting and productive alternative work schedule opportunities for professionals with special family needs or in other appropriate circumstances. Each alternative work schedule is structured to meet the particular circumstances of the professional involved without compromising the best interests of the firm and the needs of our clients.