John Yoo

John Yoo

Keynote Speaker: Law Professor, Legal Scholar, Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General

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John Yoo Biography

Professor John Yoo joined the Berkeley Law faculty in 1993. He serves as the co-director of the Korea Law Center and is the faculty director for the California Constitution Center and the Program in Public Law and Governance. He has authored several books, including "Liberty’s Nemesis: The Unchecked Expansion of the State."

Yoo received his B.A., summa cum laude, in American history from Harvard University. Before attending law school, he worked as a newspaper reporter in Washington, D.C. He then earned his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he was an articles editor for the Yale Law Journal.

Yoo has extensive legal experience, having clerked for Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Laurence H. Silberman of the U.S. Court of Appeals of the D.C. Circuit. He served as general counsel of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee from 1995 to 1996. From 2001 to 2003, he was a deputy assistant attorney general in the Office of Legal Counsel at the U.S. Department of Justice, focusing on foreign affairs, national security, and the separation of powers.

Currently, Yoo is a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. His international experience includes positions such as the Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Law at the University of Trento in Italy and visiting professor roles at Keio Law School in Japan, Seoul National University in Korea, Chapman Law School, the University of Chicago, and the Free University of Amsterdam. He has been honored with the Paul M. Bator Award for his contributions to legal scholarship and teaching by the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy.

Yoo's bibliography includes titles such as "The Powers of War and Peace: The Constitution and Foreign Affairs after 9/11" (University of Chicago Press, 2005); "War by Other Means: An Insider's Account of the War on Terror" (Grove/Atlantic, 2006); "Crisis and Command: The History of Executive Power From George Washington to George W. Bush" (Kaplan, 2010); and "Taming Globalization: International Law, the U.S. Constitution, and the New World Order" (Oxford, 2012). Additionally, he co-edited "Confronting Terror: 9/11 and the Future of American National Security" (Encounter, 2011).

EDUCATION: A.B., Harvard University (1989) J.D., Yale University (1992)

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John Yoo Videos

Chris Cuomo to John Yoo: How is that espionage?
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War Powers in the 21st Century, John Yoo

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John Yoo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Law, Authors and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Yoo for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. John Yoo generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joy-Ann Reid, Ben Stein and Norman Ornstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Yoo for an upcoming event.

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John Yoo Videos

Chris Cuomo to John Yoo: How is that espionage?
Professor John Yoo - North Korea and 21st Century Warfare ...
War Powers in the 21st Century, John Yoo
  • How do I book John Yoo to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Yoo 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 John Yoo, 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 John Yoo or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book John Yoo for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for John Yoo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Yoo are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Yoo, 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 John Yoo speak about?

    John Yoo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Law, Authors, Political and Technology.
  • Where does John Yoo travel from?

    John Yoo generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for John Yoo?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Yoo 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 John Yoo 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 John Yoo 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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