Kathleen Zellner

Kathleen Zellner

Keynote Speaker: Renowned Attorney, Known for Her Extensive Work in Wrongful Conviction Advocacy

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Kathleen Zellner Biography

Kathleen Zellner has the rare distinction of having won major verdicts in civil and criminal cases. Most trial attorneys only try cases in one area of law. Zellner has won first-degree murder trials, multi-million dollar civil verdicts, criminal and civil appeals, and post-conviction exonerations.

She is the only trial attorney in the United States who has won 5 multi-million dollar record verdicts in the span of 11 months. She currently has the highest civil rights verdict in the United States calculated per months of incarceration, totaling $1 million per month. Additionally, she has the highest false arrest settlement, calculated at $15,555 per minute for a total of $1.4 million for a 90-minute false arrest. There is no other civil rights attorney in the United States who has won larger verdicts when the months of incarceration or the minutes of false arrest are calculated. By monthly comparison, a $21 million verdict for 11 years would be $159,000 per month. Another example is a $9 million verdict for 4 years imprisonment, totals $187,500 per month.

The underlying premise of Zellner’s remarkable success is that she is not just “practicing” law, she is getting unparalleled results. Her ability to win in the courtroom, no matter the type of case, is the result of her creative trial strategies to winning for the victims of injustice. Notable clients Zellner has represented include Steven Avery, who was the subject of the 2015 Netflix series "Making a Murderer."

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Kathleen Zellner Videos

Kathleen Zellner fields questions from West Middlesex Students
Making a Murderer: Part 2 | Clip: Dolores Avery & Kathleen Zellner
Kathleen T. Zellner | Sister Mary Byles Peace and Justice Prize

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What topics does Kathleen Zellner speak about?

Kathleen Zellner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Law, Government, Civil Rights, Influential Women and Leadership.

Where does Kathleen Zellner travel from?

Kathleen Zellner generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kathleen Zellner?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kathleen Zellner 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 Kathleen Zellner for your next private or corporate function.

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Kathleen Zellner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Law, Government and Civil Rights. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kathleen Zellner for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Kathleen Zellner generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gloria Allred, Mónica Ramírez and Dr. Bernice King. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kathleen Zellner for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/09/2024.

Kathleen Zellner Videos

Kathleen Zellner fields questions from West Middlesex Students
Making a Murderer: Part 2 | Clip: Dolores Avery & Kathleen Zellner
Kathleen T. Zellner | Sister Mary Byles Peace and Justice Prize
  • How do I book Kathleen Zellner to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Kathleen Zellner, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kathleen Zellner, 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 Kathleen Zellner speak about?

    Kathleen Zellner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Law, Government, Civil Rights, Influential Women and Leadership.
  • Where does Kathleen Zellner travel from?

    Kathleen Zellner generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kathleen Zellner?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kathleen Zellner 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 Kathleen Zellner 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 Kathleen Zellner 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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