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President of the ACLU
The first person of color to lead America’s premiere civil rights and civil liberties organization in its over 100-year history, Deborah Archer is a leading civil rights and civil liberties advocate, civil rights lawyer, professor and writer.
Anchor, The Beat with Ari Melber
Ari Melber is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, writer and attorney. He serves as Chief Legal Correspondent for MS NOW, covering the Justice Department, Supreme Court, FBI, prominent court cases and national legal issues.
Attorney, Author & ABC News Legal Analyst
Attorney and legal analyst Dan Abrams has covered such high-profile trials as the Bush v. Gore post-election legal battles and President Clinton's impeachment trial.
Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at NYU School of Law
Melissa Murray knows the transformational power of women’s rights and gender justice. As a leading scholar of constitutional law and reproductive rights and justice, she researches and writes about the structures, systems, and institutions.
Bruce’s Beach Trailblazing Attorney
George Fatheree is an entrepreneur and strategist whose career has been defined by navigating some of the world’s most complex legal and financial systems to drive systemic equity.
Most Influential Dean in Legal Education
In 2004, Frank H. Wu became the ninth Dean of Wayne State University Law School in Detroit. The author of Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White, he was named among the Top 20 Scholars in the Nation.
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author
James Forman, Jr. started the Maya Angelou Public Charter School and is a Professor of Law at Yale Law School. He also worked as a law clerk for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor of the U.S. Supreme Court and is a Pulitzer Prize Winning Author.
Attorney & Author of Legal Thrillers
Known for their alluring plotlines and twists, Attorney Scott Turow's law-inspired thrillers include Presumed Innocent, its sequel, Innocent and his newest novel, Identical.
Lawyer, Economist & NYT Best-Selling Author
A law and economics guru, Ian Ayres is a columnist for Forbes and writes for the NYT Freakonomics blog. He is also the co-founder of stickK, a website that incentivizes sticking to goals.
Law Professor & Author
A lifelong antipoverty advocate, Peter Edelman is the author of So Rich, So Poor: Why It's So Hard to End Poverty in America.
Mental Health/Recovery Advocate & Author
Brian Cuban is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. He speaks from personal experience and expertise on eating disorders, substance use disorders, and their underlying factors.
Acclaimed Commentator & NYT Bestselling Author
Bill O'Reilly's co-host and sparring partner on Radio Factor, speaker Lis Wiehl is one of the nation's most prominent trial lawyers and media commentators.
Civil & Women's Rights Activist
Known for coining the term “intersectionality,” Crenshaw offers a critical examination of how social structures interact with gender and race on multiple levels, resulting in social inequality.
Columnist & Law Professor
The recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius Award," speaker Patricia J. Williams is the author of Seeing a Color-Blind Future.
Attorney Mediator & Zen Meditation Instructor
Angela E. Oh serves as the Executive Director of the Western Justice Center Foundation, a nonprofit organization that advances peaceful conflict resolution. She has worked as an attorney and public lecturer.
Fox News Legal & Democratic Contributor
Tamara Holder founded xpunged.com and is a practicing lawyer focusing on governors’ pardons and clemency and formally practiced criminal defense. She is regularly on Fox News as a legal and democratic contributor.
Civil Rights Leader, Attorney, Author & Media Influencer
Recognized as one of the nation’s top 100 trial lawyers, Crump received worldwide acclaim leading the fight for justice as the lead attorney for the family of Trayvon Martin.
Author, Activist, Educator & Historian
As co-founder of the Free South Africa Movement, Berry helped to end apartheid. Today, she is one of the most respected activists in the cause of civil rights, gender equality and social justice.
Executive Director of the ACLU
The first Latino and openly gay head of the ACLU, Romero has transformed the ACLU into an organizational powerhouse championing civil liberties, individual freedom and human rights.
Award-Winning American Historian, Bestselling Author & Journalist
Best-selling author, prize-winning journalist, acclaimed biographer and cultural historian Wil Haygood tells the story of America through the lens of history, politics, sports, race and the lives of change-making African-Americans.
Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Activist & Lawyer
Iranian lawyer and activist Shirin Ebadi is the first Muslim to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She speaks about democracy and the fundamental rights of women, children and every individual.
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief Speechwriter (2010-2017) & NYT Best-Selling Author
Drafting some of the most memorable speeches of the past decade, Sarah Hurwitz shares experiences from her time as Michelle Obama’s chief speechwriter and reveals the secrets of powerful, persuasive storytelling.
Host, History Channel’s Lost History & Brad Meltzer's Decoded; New York Times Best-Selling Author
History. Legacy. Character. Great leadership. Brad Meltzer draws upon the themes of his best-selling books and popular television shows, challenging audiences to look at their lives, work and mission through the lens of legacy.
Dean of Harvard’s Renowned Radcliffe Institute
Tomiko Brown Nagin is a prize-winning author, eminent legal scholar and historian, dean of Harvard’s renowned Radcliffe Institute, and pathbreaking leader in higher education.
Ex-Felon, Lawyer, Serial Entrepreneur, Wall Street Investment Banker & Globally Recognized Transformation Expert
Rashmi Airan is a force of nature. A keynote speaker, consultant, and unapologetic truth-teller, she shakes up rooms with her raw, riveting story—one that challenges everything you think you know about leadership, ethics, and the hidden traps of ambition.
2023 MacArthur Fellow & Distinguished Professor at Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law
Andrea Armstrong is the Dr. Norman C. Francis Distinguished Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law and a 2023 MacArthur Fellow.
CEO of Armstrong Consulting, Retired Police Chief & Author of, I'm Done Here!
Jason P. Armstrong is a retired police chief and nationally recognized leader with over two decades of experience driving organizational transformation in high-stakes environments.
Former US Senator & Ambassador
Known as a builder of political bridges with deep expertise in both the public and private sector, Ambassador Scott Brown speaks from more than 30 years of experience as a diplomat, senator, military officer, trade negotiator and bestselling author.
Bestselling Author & Chief Revolutionary at quietrev.com
Susan Cain is the author of the bestsellers Quiet Power, and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking, which has been translated into 40 languages and is in its seventh year on the NYT best seller list.
Co-Author, Notorious RBG & Senior Correspondent, New York Magazine
Irin Carmon is co-author of the New York Times bestseller Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and a senior correspondent at New York magazine.
Chief Legal Correspondent for CBS News & Best-Selling Author of Supreme Conflict
Jan Crawford is the chief legal correspondent for CBS News and a recognized authority on the Supreme Court.
Counsel to the President of the United States from July 1970 to April 1973
John Dean served as Counsel to the President of the United States from July 1970 to April 1973. Before becoming White House counsel at age thirty-one, he was the chief minority counsel to the Judiciary Committee of the US House of Representatives.
Renowned Harvard Law Professor
Harvard law professor, public intellectual, prolific writer and a leading AI ethicist & tech advisor, Noah Feldman is considered one of the great minds and speakers of our time.
CEO, Good Tech Advisory, Former Head of AI at the World Economic Forum & World’s First Chief AI Ethics Officer
Kay Firth-Butterfield is the CEO of Good Tech Advisory. She is the former Head of Artificial Intelligence and member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum and is one of the foremost experts in the world on the governance of AI.
Senior Fellow M-RCBG at the Harvard Kennedy School & Former College President
Gregory Haile has exceptional leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. By the time he was 40 years old, he had become the president of Broward College, one of the largest colleges in the United States.
Attorney & Legal Analyst for CNN
Joey Jackson is a nationally recognized Attorney who has for more than two decades represented individuals and Labor Unions in State and Federal Court.
Resilience Mode Founder, Inspirational Leader, Author & Justice Advocate
You would probably be incredibly angry after spending nearly a quarter of a century in prison before being exonerated for a crime you didn’t commit. But not Ricky Kidd. Instead, Ricky focused on the positive—no matter how unfairly he was treated.
Author, Notorious RBG, Attorney & Activist
Knizhnik is a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society of New York City’s Criminal Defense Practice. While a student at NYU School of Law, she created the Notorious RBG Tumblr, and in 2015 she co-wrote Notorious RBG with journalist Irin Carmon.
Environmental Policy Expert & Former EPA Deputy Administrator
Janet McCabe is an accomplished environmental policy expert with a distinguished career in public service, law, and academia.
Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
Desmond Meade is a formerly homeless returning citizen who overcame many obstacles to eventually become the President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC).
Community Activist & Circuit Court Judge
Judge Mitchell, who was elected to the Dane County Circuit Court in 2016, handles juvenile court cases. For him, demystifying the criminal justice system is an essential part of his job, particularly when his audience includes people of color.
The DNA Detective, Genetic Genealogist
CeCe is an investigative genetic genealogist and media consultant. She is the Founder of DNA Detectives and the Chief Genetic Genealogist for Parabon Nanolabs.
Lawyer, Neurodiversity Expert & Author
Haley Moss is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal challenges.
Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse & Assistant U.S. Attorney in Detroit
Kevin is a survivor of child sexual abuse. He works as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Detroit. Throughout his career, Kevin has prosecuted a variety of cases, including offenses involving firearms, drugs, bank robberies, threats, terrorism, and more.
Supreme Court Justice & Former Football Player
Minnesota’s first African-American Supreme Court Justice, Alan C. Page, was elected to the court in 1992 after serving as an assistant attorney general. He was reelected in 1998 and 2004.
Director - Office of the CISO - Google Cloud
A 22-year veteran in the FBI, culminating as the leader of the San Francisco Division Cybersecurity Investigative Branch, MK investigated and developed expertise in the areas of Cybersecurity and Crisis Management.
Authentic Power Strategist, Former Corporate Executive & Former Civil Rights Attorney
Full of energy, a passion for advocacy, confidence and courage, Diana R. Patton, Esq has helped hundreds of women leaders, and the organizations that they work for, to do their greatest work.
Attorney & Recovery Advocate
Christopher Poulos is an attorney and the Executive Director of the Washington Statewide Reentry Council. Poulos is a national leader in criminal justice policy and addiction recovery.
Attorney, Trayvon Martin & Michael Brown Family
Known for her representation of the Trayvon Martin family, Jasmine Rand excels in the civil rights arena. Rand is currently scheduled to provide lectures worldwide on her I Am the Change World Tour.
Former Mayor of Cambridge
Ken Reeves is a Cantabridgian who served as a Cambridge City Councilor for 23 years. He served three terms as Mayor of Cambridge.
Public Policy & Diversity Activist
Rice, co-director of The Advancement Project, is known for tackling problems of inequity and exclusion. She's received more than 50 awards for her work in expanding opportunity and advancing multiracial democracy.
Chilean-American Influencer & Award-Winning Global Threats Expert
In her professional career, the single mother and regional counsel of a Fortune 10 faced times of tremendous adversity while confronting international organized crime including her overseas abduction while on company business.
Prominent Israeli Political Leader & Trailblazer
Ayelet Shaked is a prominent Israeli political leader and a trailblazer in Israeli politics. She made history as Israel’s first female Minister of the Interior and the second female Minister of Justice.
Leadership Expert & Agent of Change
Judd Shaw is an award-winning author, serial entrepreneur, podcast host, lawyer, and CEO. As the president of Judd Shaw Injury Law, he combines two decades of leading one of New Jersey’s most successful law firms.
Award-Winning Harvard & Oxford Professor
Cindy Skach, a former award-winning Harvard and Oxford professor, was advising the Iraqis and Kurds on constitutional design when her camp was hit by a 240 mm missile, killing several members.
Radio Host, Television Presenter, Political Commentator, Author, Lawyer & Host of CNN’s Smerconish
Using the perfect blend of analysis and humor, Michael Smerconish delivers an engaging, thought-provoking, and balanced dialogue on today's political arena and the long-term implications of the polarization in politics.
Legendary Lawyer & Noted Mental Health Advocate
Rolling Out magazine calls Corey Minor Smith a “legendary lawyer, renowned attorney, noted mental health advocate, prominent media fixture, and New York Times celebrated author.”
Trailblazing Civil Rights Attorney & Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project
Chase Strangio is a trailblazing civil rights attorney and one of the most visible advocates for transgender rights in the United States.
Thomas David & Judith Swope Clark Professor of Constitutional Law
Amanda L. Tyler holds the inaugural Thomas David & Judith Swope Clark Chair in Constitutional Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
Attorney, Business Consultant, Co-star of Unicorn Hunters
The staff and the co-stars on the YouTube show “Unicorn Hunters,” call Moe Vela a modern-day renaissance man. And it’s a title well deserved. Vela, who is also co-executive producer of the series, can do it all.
Comedian & Improv Instructor
Amy Westrup has been a professional player and coach with ComedySportz for 10 years. Amy came up through the ComedySportz workshop program to become a professional player and instructor.
Legal Advisor to NSA Whistleblower, Edward Snowden
Ben Wizner is the director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. Most prominently, since 2013 he has been the principal legal advisor to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Former White House National Climate Advisor & Leading Authority on the Clean Energy Economy
Ali Zaidi served as Assistant to the President of the United States and National Climate Advisor. In this role, he led the White House Climate Policy Office, which coordinated policy development and the U.S. government’s overall strategy on climate and clean energy.
Award-Winning Advocate and Trans Justice Leader & Campaign Manager at the ACLU
LaLa B Zannell is an advocate, organizer, and artist working towards liberation for transgender and nonbinary communities, with a particular focus on trans women of color and trans sex workers.