Susan Herman

Susan Herman

Keynote Speaker: Constitutional Law Scholar; Former President of the American Civil Liberties Union

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Susan Herman Biography

Susan N. Herman served President of the American Civil Liberties Union from 2008 to 2021, after having served on the ACLU National Board of Directors, as a member of the Executive Committee, and as General Counsel.

Herman holds a chair as Centennial Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, where she teaches courses in Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure, and seminars on Law and Literature, and Terrorism and Civil Liberties

She writes extensively on constitutional and criminal procedure topics for scholarly and other publications, ranging from law reviews and books to periodicals and on-line publications. Her most recent book, "Taking Liberties: The War on Terror and the Erosion of American Democracy," is the winner of the 2012 Roy C. Palmer Civil Liberties Prize.

Herman has also discussed constitutional law issues on radio, including NPR shows around the country; on television, including programs on PBS, CSPAN, NBC, MSNBC and a series of appearances on the Today in New York show; and in print media including Newsday, TIME, the Huffington Post, and the New York Times.

She has been a frequent speaker at academic conferences and continuing legal education events organized by groups including the Federal Judicial Center, and at numerous law schools, colleges (including the U.S. Army War College), universities, and high schools. She has also spoken at dozens of non-academic conferences, including recent appearances at the 2017 Web Summit in Lisbon, Wikimania, the Brussels Forum, the National Archives, etc. She has received awards from groups as disparate as the Japanese-American Bar Association, the United Sikhs, and the Theatre of the Oppressed NYC.

Herman has also participated in Supreme Court litigation, writing and collaborating on amicus curiae briefs for the ACLU on a range of constitutional criminal procedure issues, most recently in Riley v. California, 134 S. Ct. 2473 (2014), where the Supreme Court accepted the argument that cell phones cannot be searched “incident to arrest” without a search warrant.

Herman received a B.A. from Barnard College as a philosophy major, and a J.D. from New York University School of Law, where she was a Note and Comment Editor on the N.Y.U. Law Review. Before entering teaching, Professor Herman was Pro Se Law Clerk for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and Staff Attorney and then Associate Director of Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York.

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Susan Herman Speaking Topics

General Civil Liberties: Myths About the ACLU

Students’ Rights

Voting Rights

Women’s Rights

Marriage Equality and the LGBT Rights Revolution: From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall

Susan Herman Videos

Civil liberties during protests and pandemic - Susan Herman
A Democrat and a Republican Walk into a Bar - ACLU Susan Herman (PROMO)
Human Rights Collegium Lecture - Susan Herman

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What topics does Susan Herman speak about?

Susan Herman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Social Justice, Authors, Professors, Law, Government, Civil Rights, Security & Defense, Democracy and Social Activism.

Who is the agent for Susan Herman?

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Susan Herman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Political, Social Justice and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Susan Herman for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Susan Herman can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, Kylar Broadus and Akhil Amar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Susan Herman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Susan Herman Speaking Topics

  • General Civil Liberties: Myths About the ACLU

  • Students’ Rights

  • Voting Rights

  • Women’s Rights

  • Marriage Equality and the LGBT Rights Revolution: From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall

Susan Herman Videos

Civil liberties during protests and pandemic - Susan Herman
A Democrat and a Republican Walk into a Bar - ACLU Susan Herman (PROMO)
Human Rights Collegium Lecture - Susan Herman

Susan Herman News

  • How do I book Susan Herman to speak at my event?

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

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

    Susan Herman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Social Justice, Authors, Professors, Law, Government, Civil Rights, Security & Defense, Democracy and Social Activism.
  • Who is the agent for Susan Herman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Susan Herman 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 Susan Herman 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 Susan Herman 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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