On December 4, 2018, Diverse Representation held its kick-off event at Lionsgate in Los Angeles. The event featured a reception and panel conversation about diversity and the entertainment industry from the perspective of African-American agents, managers, attorneys and publicists. The panel featured: Dana Gills (Director of Development and Production, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group), Brandon Lawrence (Talent Agent, CAA), Andrew Coles (Talent Manager, The Mission Entertainment), Rebecca Beliard (Attorney, Akerman LLP) and Francis Perdue (Publicist, PS Media Talent).