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Join us at the Fourth Annual Shades of Mass Conference

JW Marriott L.A. Live | Los Angeles, CA | September 4-6, 2025

Why Shades of Mass?

Communities of color bear the brunt of corporate misconduct, from faulty products to environmental hazards. These issues disproportionately impact Black and Hispanic communities, yet the legal representation they receive in major cases (mass torts) is alarmingly low. The stark contrast to the overwhelming number of white lawyers creates a significant imbalance in the courtroom.

This lack of diversity means those most affected by corporate wrongdoing often lack a strong voice in the legal system. By empowering more Black and Hispanic lawyers to lead these cases, we can ensure fairer representation and hold corporations accountable for their actions.

Join the movement for
justice in the legal world

Let's work together to bridge the gap and make a real difference!
It's time for a change!

Increasing Racial Diversity in MDL Leadership

Black and Brown communities are the very people disproportionately impacted by product defects, faulty devices, and environmental hazards. We believe lawyers who reflect the communities seeking justice should be at the forefront. Through collaboration, education, and holding our profession accountable, we're pushing for a legal system that's truly representative.

It's time for attorneys who genuinely represent the communities disproportionately affected by corporate misconduct to advocate for and secure lead and co-lead counsel roles in litigations seeking justice for these populations. Even the few diverse attorneys who are appointed rarely exercise significant leadership roles, often being relegated to secondary positions. This perpetuates a cycle where the communities most affected by corporate wrongdoing lack strong representation in the courtroom.

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Fourth Annual
Shades of Mass Conference

JW Marriott L.A. Live | Los Angeles, CA
September 4-6, 2025