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Upcoming Events
Fourth Annual Shades of Mass Conference
JW Marriott L.A. Live | Los Angeles, CA | September 4-6, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Fourth Annual Shades of Mass Conference, happening September 4-6, 2025, at the JW Marriott L.A. Live in Los Angeles, CA. Celebrate the power of diversity and inclusion in an inspiring and dynamic setting!
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Prior Events
Third Annual Shades of Mass Conference
Marriott Marquis Houston | September 19-21, 2024
Get ready to be inspired at the highly anticipated Third Annual Shades of Mass Conference, September 19-21, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis Houston—Texas. Experience the exciting world of diversity and inclusion!
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Camp Lejeune MDL Update Webinar
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET
In this seminar, leaders in the Camp Lejeune MDL will discuss details of the settlement.
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AFFF MDL Update Webinar
Friday, April 26, 2024
In this seminar, Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee members discussed details of the 3M and DuPont water provider settlements, the current track of Telomer bellwether trials, and the cancers and diseases included in the current process for personal injury claims.
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Second Annual Shades of Mass Conference
Fontainebleau, Miami FL | September 21-23, 2023
We are excited to host the second annual Shades of Mass Conference on September 21-23, 2023 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami, FL. Please join in supporting representative leadership in cases of national significance.
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Hair Relaxer & the Dangers to Minority Women Webinar
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Noon - 2:00 PM ET
Shades of Mass, founded in 2022, is a first-of-its-kind organization – dedicated to advocating for and facilitating the involvement in mass tort litigations, along with appointment of Black and Brown attorneys to leadership roles in federal and state-based centralized civil actions. Through mentorship, advocacy, networking, and education, we are ushering in a new era of broad and diverse representation for those impacted across our great nation.
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Inaugural Shades of Mass Conference
Atlanta Marriott Marquis | August 5-7, 2022
The first annual Shades of Mass Conference will bring together Black and Brown attorneys, and our allies, across the nation, to demonstrate that it is possible to lead critical litigations in the communities we serve. We will help to educate, network, and promote minority attorneys for leadership roles in mass torts.
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Apply Today!
To be considered for membership, each prospective member of Shades of Mass must complete the application form. Have questions? Email Marlon Kimpson at mkimpson@motleyrice.com or Navan Ward at Navan.Ward@beasleyallen.com.