Richard Lapchick

Richard Lapchick

Keynote Speaker: Human Rights Activist, Racial Equality Pioneer, Author

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Richard Lapchick Biography

Internationally recognized human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality, scholar, and author Richard Lapchick is often described as "the racial conscience of sport." He brought his commitment to equality and his belief that sport can be an effective instrument of positive social change to the University of Central Florida, where he accepted an endowed chair in August 2001 to lead the DeVos Sports Business Management Program. Under his leadership, this program was named the nation's top MBA program for service in 2009 and the #2 graduate sport business management program in the world by SportBusiness International in 2015.

Lapchick is a columnist for ESPN.com and the Sports Business Journal. He has authored 17 books and delivered more than 2,800 public speeches. His extensive contributions to civil rights and humanitarian efforts have been widely recognized with numerous awards: - Lifetime Achievement Award for Work in Civil Rights from the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow/Push Coalition - Arthur Ashe Institute Leadership Award and the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award, both in 2021 - John Carlos and Tommie Smith Social Justice Champion Award - 2023 Stuart Scott Enspire ESPY Award

Lapchick has also been honored by induction into several halls of fame including the Sports Hall of Fame of the Commonwealth Nations, the NY City Basketball Hall of Fame, the National Basketball Retired Players Association, and the Central Florida Sports Hall of Fame. He has received ten honorary degrees and was named one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Sports. Lapchick continues to extend his influence through board memberships at the George Floyd Memorial Center, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, United Abolitionists, and the onePULSE Foundation, as well as founding initiatives like the Hope for Stanley Alliance and Shut Out Trafficking, which underline his ongoing commitment to social justice and community advocacy.

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Richard Lapchick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Athlete, Women, College and Sports.

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Richard Lapchick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Lapchick for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Richard Lapchick can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Neal Petersen, Rocky Bleier and Simone Biles. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Lapchick for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.
  • How do I book Richard Lapchick to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Richard Lapchick, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard Lapchick are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Lapchick, 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 Richard Lapchick speak about?

    Richard Lapchick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Athlete, Women, College and Sports.
  • Who is the agent for Richard Lapchick?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Lapchick 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 Richard Lapchick 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 Richard Lapchick 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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