Anthony C. Thompson

Anthony C. Thompson

Keynote Speaker: Professor of Clinical Law Emeritus, New York University School of Law; Authority on Race, Criminal Justice & Leadership; Author, "Releaseing Prisoners, Redeeming Communities"

Anthony C. Thompson Biography

Anthony C. Thompson is a Professor of Clinical Law at New York University School of Law and the founding faculty director of the Center on Race, Inequality and the Law at the same institution. He was a member of NYU's faculty for a quarter century and taught courses in criminal justice, civil litigation, and leadership. His groundbreaking work includes designing the first course in the country focused on offender reentry, now part of the Community Defense and Reentry Clinic (CDRC) at NYU.

Thompson is recognized for his contributions to dialogues on race, inequality, and law, which includes his collaborations with prominent legal figures like Sherrilyn Ifill, Loretta Lynch, and Bryan Stevenson. He has also provided executive education for the past 15 years to Fortune 100 and Global 100 companies focusing on leadership and strategy execution through Duke Corporate Education Global Learning Research Network.

Thompson has received numerous awards for his teaching, including the NYU Distinguished Teaching Award, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award, and the Law School’s Podell Distinguished Teaching Award. His written contributions extend beyond academia, with his work appearing in major publications such as the New York Times and El Diario/La Prensa.

Thompson is the author of numerous books that explore race, law, and leadership in America, including "Releasing Prisoners, Redeeming Communities", "A Perilous Path", and the forthcoming "Dangerous Leaders". His most recent work is "Progressive Prosecution: Race and Reform in Criminal Justice," which he co-edited.

Prior to his appointment at NYU, Thompson practiced criminal, civil, and entertainment law in Richmond, California. He served for nine years as a Deputy Public Defender in Contra Costa County, California. Currently, he serves on Governor Cuomo’s Reentry Council and sits on the board of several nonprofits. Thompson received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his B.S. Ed. from Northwestern University.

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Anthony C. Thompson Videos

Keynote | Tony Thompson | MWF 2022 Closing
Interview with Anthony C. Thompson

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Anthony C. Thompson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Government, Law, Culture, Professors, Authors, Workshop, DEI and Leadership.

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Anthony C. Thompson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Anthony C. Thompson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Anthony C. Thompson 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 S. Lee Merritt, Kylar Broadus and Justin Hansford. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Anthony C. Thompson for an upcoming event.

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Anthony C. Thompson Videos

Keynote | Tony Thompson | MWF 2022 Closing
Interview with Anthony C. Thompson

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  • How do I book Anthony C. Thompson to speak at my event?

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

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  • What topics does Anthony C. Thompson speak about?

    Anthony C. Thompson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Government, Law, Culture, Professors, Authors, Workshop, DEI and Leadership.
  • Where does Anthony C. Thompson travel from?

    Anthony C. Thompson 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 Anthony C. Thompson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Anthony C. Thompson 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 Anthony C. Thompson 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 Anthony C. Thompson 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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