The inaugural Shades of Mass Conference was held from August 5 to 7, 2022, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. Organized by Shades of Mass, a pioneering organization dedicated to advocating for the involvement of Black and Brown attorneys in mass tort litigations and leadership roles in federal and state-based centralized civil actions, the conference aimed to foster diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.
The conference featured a comprehensive program that included executive meetings, receptions, and a series of educational sessions. Keynote speakers such as the Honorable Lucy McBath, U.S. House of Representatives, 6th Congressional District, and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul addressed attendees. Sessions covered topics like the fundamentals of mass torts, setting up a mass tort practice, funding strategies, and claims and settlement administration. The event also offered networking opportunities, including a cocktail hour fundraiser and a party with Doug E. Fresh and Friends.
Approximately 5.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit were pending approval from several state bar associations. The conference was open to attorneys of color and their allies, aiming to bridge the gap in representation within mass tort leadership roles.
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Speakers(31)
Ava Cavaco
Attorney at Meshbesher & Spence
Ava Cavaco is an attorney at Meshbesher & Spence, focusing on mass torts.
Ben Crump
Attorney at Ben Crump Law
Ben Crump is a civil rights attorney known for representing families in high-profile cases, including those of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Benjamin Crump
Attorney at Ben Crump Law
Benjamin Crump is a civil rights attorney known for representing families in high-profile cases, including those of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Brooke Hodge
Attorney at P&N
Brooke Hodge is an attorney at P&N, specializing in claims administration.
CK Hoffler
Attorney at CK Hoffler Law Firm
CK Hoffler is an attorney at CK Hoffler Law Firm, specializing in civil rights.
Danielle Mason
Attorney at Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman
Danielle Mason is an attorney at Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, specializing in mass torts.
Diandra "Fu" Debrosse Zimmermann
Attorney at DiCello Levitt
Diandra "Fu" Debrosse Zimmermann is a product liability and civil rights lawyer, and the first Black woman appointed to lead in a multidistrict litigation.
Gary Goldberg
Attorney at Archer
Gary Goldberg is an attorney at Archer, focusing on claims administration.
Greg Bashaw
Attorney at Flow Claims Administration, LLC
Greg Bashaw is an attorney at Flow Claims Administration, LLC, specializing in claims administration.
Greg Cade
Attorney at Environmental Litigation Group
Greg Cade is an attorney at Environmental Litigation Group, specializing in environmental litigation.
Gregory A. Cade
Attorney at Environmental Litigation Group
Gregory A. Cade is an attorney at Environmental Litigation Group, focusing on environmental litigation.
Honorable Kwame Raoul
Attorney General at State of Illinois
Kwame Raoul is the Attorney General of Illinois.
Ilyas Sayeg
Attorney at MCT Law
Ilyas Sayeg is an attorney at MCT Law, specializing in mass torts.
Jackie Olinger Rochelle
Attorney at Voter Protection Action Committee of the American Association for Justice
Jackie Olinger Rochelle is an attorney with the Voter Protection Action Committee of the American Association for Justice.
James Williams
Attorney at Chehardy Sherman
James Williams is an attorney at Chehardy Sherman, specializing in mass torts.
Jarrett Prussin
Attorney at Business Funding Group
Jarrett Prussin is an attorney at Business Funding Group, specializing in financial services.
Je Yon Jung
Attorney at May Lightfoot, PLLC
Je Yon Jung is an attorney at May Lightfoot, PLLC, focusing on mass torts.
Jose Rojas
Attorney at Levin Rojas Camassar & Reck LLC
Jose Rojas is an attorney at Levin Rojas Camassar & Reck LLC, specializing in mass torts.
Justin Brass
Attorney at Stifel
Justin Brass is an attorney at Stifel, focusing on financial services.
Khaldoun Baghdadi
Attorney at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
Khaldoun Baghdadi is an attorney at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, focusing on complex litigation.
Kristen Feden
Attorney at Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendeski
Kristen Feden is an attorney at Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendeski, specializing in mass torts.
LaRuby May
Attorney at May Lightfoot, PLLC
LaRuby May is an attorney at May Lightfoot, PLLC, specializing in mass tort litigation.
Larry Taylor Jr.
Attorney at The Cochran Firm, Texas
Larry Taylor Jr. is an attorney at The Cochran Firm, Texas, specializing in mass torts.
Melissa Martinez
Attorney at Epiq
Melissa Martinez is an attorney at Epiq, focusing on claims and settlement administration.
Navan Ward
Attorney at Beasley Allen
Navan Ward is an attorney at Beasley Allen, focusing on mass torts and complex litigation.
Nick D'Aquilla
Attorney at Huntington Bank
Nick D'Aquilla is an attorney at Huntington Bank, specializing in financial services.
Paul Bland
Attorney at Public Justice
Paul Bland is an attorney at Public Justice, focusing on consumer protection.
Ron Austin
Attorney at Ron Austin Law
Ron Austin is the founder of Ron Austin Law, focusing on mass torts.
Sam Dolce
Attorney at Milestone
Sam Dolce is an attorney at Milestone, focusing on claims administration.
William H. "Billy" Murphy
Attorney at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy
William H. "Billy" Murphy is an attorney at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, focusing on civil rights.
Zina Bash
Attorney at Keller Postman
Zina Bash is an attorney at Keller Postman, focusing on mass torts.
Event Details
- Date
- November 15, 2022
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Atlanta Marriott Marquis
- Pricing
- Pricing details not specified
- Audience
- Attorneys of color and their allies
- CLE Credits
- Approximately 5.5 hours of CLE credit pending approval
- Attendees
- Not specified