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From the court of public opinion to the Supreme Court, our Law & Legal Affairs speakers provide expert commentary on popular, current, and emerging legal topics and trends.

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

<p>Drawing insights from a treasure trove of personal, family, and historical anecdotes, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. shares his expertise and political insider’s view on a wide range of topics, from politics and foreign policy to public health and the environment.</p><p>Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. built his career as a legal advocate for the environment and children’s health.

Helen Wan

<p>Sharing anecdotes from her real-life experience as a young woman of color navigating the alien culture at a powerful law firm, Helen Wan provides insights and advice for chasing our ambition while also living authentically at work, and remaining true to ourselves and our values.</p><p>Helen Wan is an author and attorney. She writes, speaks, and consults on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, especially relating to women and minorities on the career ladder, and the complicated pursuit of success.

Joan Biskupic

<p>Revered as “the best Supreme Court reporter in the country,” Joan Biskupic offers an enthralling look at the most intriguing cases of the nation’s highest court.</p><p>Before being named CNN's Chief Supreme Court Analyst, Joan Biskupic was an editor-in-charge for Legal Affairs at Reuters and the Supreme Court correspondent for the<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><em>Washington Post</em><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"&gt

Anna Maria Chávez

<p><em>Fortune</em> magazine named Anna Maria Chávez one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” citing her vision and creativity in revitalizing the Girl Scout brand for a new century and transforming it into one of the top 10 most innovative nonprofits in the world.</p><p>The first woman of color to lead the iconic Girl Scouts of the USA in their 104-year-old history, Anna Maria Chávez is a renowned leadership expert who harnesses the power of technology and her passion for public service to transform organizations, earning her a place in U.S.

Amanda L. Tyler

<p>This UC Berkeley Law Professor and Supreme Court expert shares stories from the book she co-wrote with friend and mentor Ruth Bader Ginsburg and gives audiences a behind-the-curtain look at the inner workings of the nation’s highest court.</p><p>A Supreme Court, civil liberties and constitutional law expert who served early in her career as a law clerk to the late and Honorable Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amanda Tyler is currently the Shannon Cecil Turner Professor of Law at UC Berkeley and an author.

Benjamin Chew

<p>Having captured the nation’s attention as the lead in the high-profile Johnny Depp defamation trial, Benjamin Chew shares the keys to their success, with lessons for legal groups, entrepreneurs, associations and corporations. </p><p>Audiences will hear how members of the unique legal team were chosen, gain insights into their months of preparation and discover how—after more than 100 hours of testimony—the jury was convinced to rule in their favor. </p><p>A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), the most prestigious, invitation-only society

Camille Vasquez

<p>As an NBC News Legal Analyst and renowned attorney, Camille Vasquez is sought after for her critical insights and perspective on today’s most high-profile legal cases. </p><p>Many people around the world were consumed by the high-profile nature of the Johnny Depp defamation case, but it’s the behind-the-scenes stories that are both riveting and enlightening.

Neal Katyal

<p>A former Acting Solicitor General of the United States and the only minority attorney to have argued as many as 45 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, Neal Katal shares fascinating stories about the inner workings of the nation’s highest court and offers penetrating insights on the constitutional principles and decisions that have shaped our modern democracy.</p><p>Neal Katyal runs one of the world’s largest Supreme Court practices at a firm where he occupies the role formerly held by now Chief Justice John Roberts.

Sherrilyn Ifill

<p>Sherrilyn Ifill is a civil rights lawyer and scholar. From 2013-2022, she served as the President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the nation’s premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice and equality. She recently served as a Ford Foundation Fellow and as the Klinsky Visiting Professor for Leadership & Progress at Howard Law School.