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Fulton County Jail Atlanta GA
fox5atlanta.com | April 7, 2025 | News

Tricia "CK" Hoffler Seeks Justice in Fulton County Jail Wrongful Death Case

Brian Bailey The National Black Lawyer Top 100 Texas
facebook.com | March 26, 2025 | Legal News

Brian Bailey has been named to The National Black Lawyers Top 100 list in the state of Texas

Ron Austin seeks accountability in Pitt's housing lawsuit
financialexpress.com | March 24, 2025 | News

Ron A. Austin Seeks Accountability in Pitt’s Housing Lawsuit

Deadline nearing for Revlon Hair Relaxer cancer claims
kvue.com | March 17, 2025 | Legal News

Deadline Nears for Revlon Hair Relaxer Cancer Claims

Ja'Keem Williams Family Hires Ben Crump After Fatal Shooting
blackenterprise.com | March 1, 2025 | News

Family of Ja’Keem Williams Hires Ben Crump After Fatal Shooting

Gomez Trial Attorneys San Diego
eastcountymagazine.org | March 1, 2025 | Recognition

Gomez Trial Attorneys Support Dolores Huerta Foundation During San Diego Event

Syngenta Moves to Settle Paraquat Lawsuits Over Parkinson's Disease Claims
theguardian.com | February 15, 2025 | Legal News

Syngenta Moves to Settle Paraquat Lawsuits Alleging Parkinson’s Disease Link

Ben Crump 10 Million Settlement Sonya Massey
foxillinois.com | February 12, 2025 | Legal News

Ben Crump Announces $10 Million Settlement in Sonya Massey Case

Retaliation Lawsuit Filed by Ex-SDPD Detective After Reporting Abuse
fox5sandiego.com | January 6, 2025 | Legal News

Retaliation Lawsuit Filed by Ex-SDPD Detective After Reporting Abuse

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Shades of Mass Co-Founder, Diandra “Fu” Debrosse Outlines Blueprint for Breaking the Diversity Barrier in Multidistrict Litigation

March 9, 2023
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The legal profession has made great strides over the last 15 years to address diversity and inclusion issues. But when it comes to representing plaintiffs…

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Trailblazing Minority Attorney Advocacy Group “Shades of Mass” to Host Conference in Atlanta to Help Increase Diversity in Leadership of Mass Tort Litigations

August 4, 2022
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The First Annual Shades of Mass Conference will bring together attorneys of color and allies to provide mentorship, advocacy, networking, and educational opportunities to help bridge the…

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