Oct. 8-10, 2026: The 5th Annual Shades Of Mass Conference
Shades of Mass is an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in multidistrict litigation (MDL) and mass tort leadership. Through mentorship, advocacy, education, networking and collaboration, Shades of Mass empowers Black and Hispanic attorneys to pursue leadership roles in complex litigation cases that impact the communities they serve. By creating pathways to leadership and fostering professional connections, Shades of Mass is helping build a legal system that better reflects the people seeking justice.
This mission comes to life at the Fifth Annual Shades of Mass Conference, taking place Oct. 8-10, 2026, in Washington, DC. The conference brings together leading mass tort attorneys, judges, legal scholars and industry professionals for three days of education, networking and conversations shaping the future of MDL leadership and mass tort litigation.
Join the movement driving change in MDL leadership. The Fifth Annual Shades of Mass Conference is open to attorneys, legal professionals, law students and anyone with an interest in advancing diversity in mass tort litigation.
Register today to connect with leaders from across the country and help build a more equitable mass tort justice system.
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