Michael Leach, the first White House chief diversity officer, signs an agreement with Buchwald for representation

Michael Leach, who was the first White House director of diversity and inclusion, signed Buchwald to provide entertainment and literary representation.

Leach led the effort to create the most diverse White House staff in history. He previously served as a top advisor to Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.

Leach left the White House earlier this year and founded BridgeTrust Partners LLC, a consulting firm providing services in venture capital, government, technology, sports, healthcare, education, media and entertainment.

At the White House, Leach fostered dialogue and hosted conversations and interactions with representatives of government, sports and entertainment, including Olivia Rodrigo, Dr. Anthony Fauci and the Golden State Warriors team. Since his tenure, he has collaborated with the Artists & Athletes group for a private dinner and discussion with media and entertainment personalities during Grammy Awards week.

In a statement, Leach said he plans to “draw on my diverse background and experiences to enrich the media and entertainment landscape. As I continue to lead BridgeTrust Partners LLC as CEO and now as an emerging creator, speaker, talent and host, I look forward to pioneering new ventures, shaping unforgettable experiences and building a legacy that will resonate for generations to come.

Before politics, Leach managed labor and labor relations for the NFL’s Governing Council and was an assistant to two head coaches.

In a statement, Cedric the Entertainer said: “From his days working in the NFL offices in New York to becoming Washington’s cultural entertainer at the White House, Michael Leach has proven to be a ‘can-do’ person and that’s exactly what Hollywood needs.” “