Elie Mystal

Elie Mystal

Keynote Speaker: Justice Correspondent, Attorney, Writer & Political Commentator

Elie Mystal Biography

Elie Mystal, is the Justice Correspondent for The Nation, where he writes about politics and social and racial justice. Mystal’s first book, "Allow Me To Retort – A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution" was on the NYT’s bestsellers list in April 2022. Mystal was executive editor of Above the Law, a website with around 2,000,000 unique visitors that focuses on law, courts, and justice.

He’s known for writing about the law and politics, breaking down Supreme Court decisions and up to the minute coverage of Supreme Court confirmation battles.

Off the page, Mystal is a legal contributor to the More Perfect podcast, a Radiolab spinoff, on WNYC. He’s appeared regularly on MSNBC since 2018, appearing on "All In With Chris Hayes," "The Beat With Ari Melber," "A.M. Joy with Joy Reid" and "Up with David Gura." On the Radio, Mystal has been a frequent guest on the Brian Lehrer Show, the Dean Obedallah Show, Signal Boost with Zerlina Maxwell. He’s also appeared on "The Mike Huckabee Show," "the Megyn Kelly Show," "Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld," and done various appearances on CNBC and Fox Business about legal industry news.

Mystal received his undergraduate degree in Government from Harvard University, his J.D. from Harvard Law School, and worked as an associate at Debevoise and Plimpton from 2003-2005.

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Elie Mystal Speaking Topics

Why Judges Are Afraid Of Data

Elie Mystal Videos

Elie Mystal: Power Needs To Be Taken Away From The Supreme
Elie Mystal | Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the
Elie Mystal: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution

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What topics does Elie Mystal speak about?

Elie Mystal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Justice, Law, Culture, News & Media, Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Journalism, Government, Authors, DEI, Social Activism, Black History Month and Political.

Where does Elie Mystal travel from?

Elie Mystal generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Elie Mystal?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Elie Mystal for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Elie Mystal for your next private or corporate function.

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Elie Mystal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Justice, Law and Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Elie Mystal for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Elie Mystal generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ijeoma Oluo, Bakari Sellers and Michael Eric Dyson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elie Mystal for an upcoming event.

Elie Mystal Speaking Topics

  • Why Judges Are Afraid Of Data

Elie Mystal Videos

Elie Mystal: Power Needs To Be Taken Away From The Supreme
Elie Mystal | Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the
Elie Mystal: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution
Elie Mystal Shares the Reason Behind His Book "Allow Me to Retort"

Elie Mystal Reviews

  • Elie was a pure pleasure, very knowledgeable, and very entertaining.
    Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) - Oct 17 2023

  • Elie was amazing!
    QSIDE Institute - May 03 2023

  • Our staff truly enjoyed having Elie with us and appreciated his views!
    Everytown for Gun Safety - Mar 10 2023

  • How do I book Elie Mystal to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Elie Mystal for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Elie Mystal, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Elie Mystal or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Elie Mystal for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Elie Mystal, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Elie Mystal are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Elie Mystal, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Elie Mystal speak about?

    Elie Mystal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Justice, Law, Culture, News & Media, Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Journalism, Government, Authors, DEI, Social Activism, Black History Month and Political.
  • Where does Elie Mystal travel from?

    Elie Mystal generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Elie Mystal?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Elie Mystal for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Elie Mystal for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Elie Mystal or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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