In honor oof Black Women In Sports Day (July 7), Diverse Representation is excited to curate the first ever international celebration of Black women in sports this summer. Stay tuned for details!
Join us in Los Angeles for a networking reception aimed at connecting content creators, creatives, and other talent with diverse agents, attorneys, managers, and publicists. The networking reception will feature a fireside chat with Arleta Fowler, Agent and Head of Lifestyle Talent, CAA Creators.
CAA Creators is a specialized, dedicated division with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), focusing on representing digital influencers, content creators, and the brands operating within the creator economy. Arleta has been profiled in a number of noteworthy features including Business Insider’s 20 Most Influential TikTok Talent Managers and Agents in 2023, Essence’s 2022 Black Women In Hollywood list, and Business Insider’s Top15 Talent Agents for TikTok Creators list in 2022.
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WHEN:
April 23, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm PST
WHERE:
Ora
4331 Degnan Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90008
Light bites and beverages provided.
In partnership with USC Gould School of Law and UCLA School of Law, Diverse Representation co-hosts a webinar titled “The Comeback: How Motherhood is Reshaping Athlete Contracts.” Hear from agents, attorneys and athletes as they discuss best practices for structuring agreements that protect women athlete’s rights, especially in light of motherhood. Speakers include USC Gould School of Law Lecturer Kimberlina McKinney, Olympian Natasha Hastings, WNBA/NIL Agent Tracy Hughes and UCLA School of Law Professor Hal Biagas for an immersive discussion.
The Comeback: How Motherhood is Reshaping Athlete Contracts
April 17, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 pm PST
Virtual
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Join us on March 21, 2026, for our Sports Agent Bootcamp. The goal of the Bootcamp is to provide attendees with the tools and information to build successful careers as sports agents. The Bootcamp will feature panel conversations, fireside chats, interactive workshops and networking opportunities.
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Join us in Los Angeles on February 28, 2026, to celebrate our Ten To Watch In 2026. The Ten To Watch In 2026 highlights ten Black agents, attorneys, managers, and publicists making a tremendous impact on the sports and entertainment industries.
RSVPs for this event are now closed.
Join us on February 20th at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, California for a panel conversation on talent representation. Hear from a panel of agents, managers and attorneys about the ins and outs of securing and working alongside talent representation.
Free and open to the public. RSVP required.
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Join us in Los Angeles for a networking reception aimed at connecting diverse writers, producers, directors, filmmakers, and talent with diverse agents, attorneys, managers, and publicists. Light bites and beverages provided.
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Join us for our annual Entertainment Career Summit. Details coming soon!
Join us on September 11, 2025, during Emmys week, for a networking reception for diverse writers, producers, directors, talent as well as diverse agents, attorneys, managers, publicists. Light bites and beverages will be served.
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On June 6th, Diverse Representation will host a panel titled, “Redefining Legacy Through Diverse Representation.” Join us for a conversation with Black agents, attorneys, and managers on the ways in which they are building and proactively protecting the legacy of diverse artists, filmmakers and content creators. Speakers include: D.C. Wade (Partner, OPE Partners), Isaiah Jones (Agent, Comedy Touring, UTA) and Corinne Cater (Principal Attorney, The Cater Firm).
WHEN:
June 6, 2025
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
WHERE:
Spring Studios
6 St Johns Ln
New York, NY 10013
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On March 24-25, 2025, Diverse Representation will host its annual Sports Agent Bootcamp. The Bootcamp aims to prepare Black professionals as well as Black undergraduate and graduate students for careers as professional sports agents. The program features a number of panels and fireside chats covering an array of topics ranging from recruiting and scouting to endorsements and negotiating tactics. Attendees are provided with the skills and tools sets to effectively pursue careers as professional sports agents. Click here for more information.
Join us May 1st (12:00 pm PST/3:00 pm EST) for a virtual conversation geared towards 2025 graduates on best practices for securing a job in the entertainment industry post-graduation. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
On March 22, 2025, Diverse Representation will host its Black Ownership In Sports Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia. The aim of this Symposium is to equip attendees with the tools and resources to purchase and own professional sports teams. The Symposium will feature a number of panel conversations, fireside chats, and interactive workshops led by current team owners. Stay tuned for additional information.
RESCHEDULED: Join us on February 22, 2025, in Los Angeles as we celebrate those selected for our Ten To Watch In 2025. This annual list highlights ten Black agents, attorneys, managers and publicists making a tremendous impact in the sports and entertainment industries.
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Join Diverse Representation and William Morris Endeavor (WME) for an Agents of Influence panel. The panel, featuring sports and talent agents, will share tools for pursuing a career as an agent.
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Diverse Representation will be curating a number of events and activations during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stay tuned for more details….
Interested in a career in sports or entertainment law? Join us this month for virtual office hours. These office hours are open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in sports and entertainment law. During the virtual office hours, students will have the opportunity to hear from practicing attorneys about their experiences in the legal profession.
September 20, 2024
9:00 am PST/12:00 pm EST
September 27, 2024
9:00 am PST/12:00 pm EST
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ATTORNEY REGISTRATION (click here)
On July 31, Diverse Representation is partnering with the White House to present an afternoon celebrating Black women in the sports industry. The afternoon will include a panel conversation and networking reception. Panelists include Monica McNutt (Analyst, ESPN), Keia Clarke (CEO, New York Liberty), Nneka Ogwumike (Forward, Seattle Storm & President, WNBPA) and Lonnie Murray (MLB Agent). Panelists will discuss their experiences as Black women in the sports industry and share insight on increasing representation. Reception to follow.
In 2023, Diverse Representation created National Black Women In Sports Day to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of Black women in all facets of the sports industry. Click here for more information.
Join us in New York during the Tribeca Festival for our panel "The Future of Representation." The panel, which features Black agents, attorneys, and managers, will expose the various opportunities and challenges shaping the future of talent representation in the entertainment industry. Over the last five years, we have experienced historic labor strikes, a global pandemic, a number of mergers and acquisitions, and the complete closure of entertainment companies, which have all contributed to the evolving role of agents, attorneys, and managers. Panelists will exchange insights on how some of these key themes are transforming the way talent is scouted, managed, and marketed. The conversation will also cover empowering talent from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Diverse Representation will host its second annual Black Entertainment Career Summit on May 3, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Stay tuned for details…
On March 8-9, 2024, join Diverse Representation for our Sports Agent Bootcamp in Washington DC. The goal of the Bootcamp is to equip Black undergraduate and graduate students as well as Black professionals with the tools and skill sets to pursue careers as professional sports agents. Click here for more information and to register.
Diverse Representation will host a number of activations during Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, NV.
Stay tuned for details…
The inaugural Black Ownership in Sports Symposium is a disruptive, innovative, first-of-its-kind one-day program aimed at educating Black students and Black professionals about the inner workings of owning professional sports teams. Guest speakers will share insight into the various opportunities and challenges in connection with purchasing majority and minority ownership stakes in professional sports teams. Speakers will also share various financial models and viable pathways to gaining ownership.
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Join us for our inaugural Diverse Representation Week in Los Angeles, California on August 7-11, 2023. The week will feature a compilation of events, programs, and networking opportunities for Black creatives and Black professionals in the sports and entertainment industries. Click here for more information.
Diverse Representation has created the first National Black Women In Sports Day to celebrate the accomplishments of Black women in the sports industry. Stay tuned for details…
Join Diverse Representation and William Morris Endeavor (WME) Fashion for an insightful discussion highlighting professionals with unique roles across the fashion industry. From managing the next supermodel or building the magic behind New York Fashion Week, panelists will discuss their careers and offer insight for those seeking similar professional pathways. Speakers include professionals from WME Fashion's portfolio of IMG Models, The Wall Group, and IMG Fashion Events.
On June 16th, in partnership with the Blackhouse Foundation, Diverse Representation presents "The Dream Team: Careers in Talent Representation” at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Discover the unique career paths to the value-added role of Talent Representative with our distinguished panel of agents, managers, attorneys, and publicists. This conversation is about getting in the room to have a seat at the table while building a community of savvy negotiators to help talent realize their dreams. Click here for more information.
Join Diverse Representation and The Publicists Forum in New York for an insightful conversation aimed to help entertainment professionals build and sustain strong brands. Speakers will discuss current branding trends and common misconceptions associated with working with publicists. They will also share common mistakes artists and entertainment professionals make when trying to secure media and press. Speakers include: Dr. J. Alexander Martin (Co-Founder/CEO, For Us By Us (FUBU)), Wendy Washington, (Founder, CEO, The This Is Dope Agency), Joi Brown (Founder, CEO, Culture Creators), and Simone Smalls (Co-Founder + Partner, Strategic Heights Media).
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