National Affairs
Law
Crisis Management Expert & Inspiration for Scandal
The real-life inspiration behind ABC's hit political thriller series Scandal starring Kerry Washington, Judy Smith is the US's premier crisis management expert. |
Award-Winning Biographer & Historian
Simon has written eight acclaimed books on American history, law, and politics, that latest of which is 'FDR and Chief Justice Hughes: the President, the Supreme Court, and the Epic Battle over the New Deal.' |
The Bernie Madoff Whistleblower
Harry Markopolos was catapulted into the spotlight as the man who blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff and his $50 billion Ponzi scheme. Passionate about fixing the system and preventing future abuses, Markopolos speaks... |
Former Presidential Candidate & Consumer Advocate
A former Green Party candidate for president, Ralph Nader fights for the people on the issues that matter most: healthcare, safety, environment, ethics, education, and economic & social equality. |
Former Juvenile Court Judge & Star of Judge Hatchett
Nationally recognized as an expert on juvenile & social issues, Judge Glenda Hatchett garnered national appeal for her award-winning show, Judge Hatchett. She is the author of Dare to Take Charge.... |
Political Activist, Entrepreneur & Public Servant
George P. Bush is the son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush, the grandson of President George H.W. Bush, and the nephew of President George W. Bush. He is a political activist, proponent of public service, and... |
Author, Educator & Historian
A former chair of the US Civil Rights Commission, law professor and civil rights historian, Dr. Mary Frances Berry defends the rights of all people, supporting issues from... |
Columnist & Law Professor
The recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius Award," speaker Patricia J. Williams is the author of Seeing a Color-Blind Future. |
Former Chairman of the NAACP
For over 40 years, Julian Bond has been active in the Civil Rights and Economic Justice Movements. The first African American US Vice Presidential nominee, he delivers a message of equality and justice. |
Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Iranian Activist & Lawyer
An extraordinary woman of many firsts, Iranian lawyer and activist Ebadi has made history as the first Muslim to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous defense of human rights in Iran. One of the most... |
Legal Theorist / Mentor / Activist
A renowned legal theorist, educator, and activist, Charles J. Ogletree is primarily known for his work surrounding race and affirmative action, having earned an international reputation for his precise legal analysis... |
Attorney & Author of Legal Thrillers
Known for their alluring plotlines and twists, Attorney Scott Turow's law-inspired thrillers include Presumed Innocent and its sequel, Innocent. |
Executive Director of the ACLU
The first Latino and openly gay Executive Director of the ACLU, Romero has greatly increased and energized members, transforming the ACLU into an organizational powerhouse championing civil liberties. In his new... |
Actor & Youth Advocate
One of the stars of CSI: NY, Hill Harper is a best-selling author who holds masters & law degrees from Harvard. Committed to creating the best opportunities for our youth, he advocates the importance of... |
Former US Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Beth Simone Noveck served in the White House as the founder and director of the White House Open Government Initiative and United States Deputy Chief Technology Officer (2009-2011), where she was responsible for... |
Attorney, Author & ABC News Legal Analyst
Attorney, legal analyst and speaker Dan Abrams has covered such high-profile trials as the Bush v. Gore post-election legal battles and President Clinton's impeachment trial. |
Award-Winning Journalist
An Emmy-winning columnist and editorial writer for The Washington Post, speaker Juan Williams is an analyst for Fox News. He wrote Enough and Muzzled. |
Radio Show Host & Journalist
Political journalist, Ingraham is the host of "The Laura Ingraham Show," a nationally syndicated radio program. Ingraham appears regularly on several television programs, and is known for her unique ability to jump... |
Lawyer & Former Attorney General
US Attorney General under Presidents Reagan and Bush, speaker Richard Thornburgh advises the business community on legal issues in the international and domestic markets. |
Supreme Court / Legal Affairs Correspondent
As the Supreme Court/Legal Affairs Correspondent for ABC News, Medrano has covered some of the most important national news stories of the past decade. With a front row seat to news events, Medrano has unique... |
