Brian Banks
Keynote Speaker: Criminal Justice Reform Advocate & Former NFL Player; Author of "What Set Me Free"
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Brian Banks Biography
Brian Banks is known for his journey through the criminal justice system and his advocacy for wrongful conviction reform. At age 16, Banks was a nationally recruited All-American football player, ranked 11th in the nation as a linebacker, and had verbally accepted an offer to play at the University of Southern California with a full scholarship. His trajectory changed when he was falsely accused of kidnapping and rape, leading to a conviction and more than five years in prison. Despite maintaining his innocence, Banks accepted a plea bargain that included six years in prison, five years of probation, and registration as a sex offender, facing a possible 41 years to life sentence.
Banks’s exoneration began after his release from prison, when his accuser contacted him and admitted to fabricating the allegations. The California Innocence Project took on his case, compiling evidence that led the district attorney to request the conviction be overturned. The court reversed the conviction, releasing Banks from parole and the sex offender registry. He later received compensation from the state of California.
After his exoneration, Banks pursued his NFL aspirations, receiving tryouts with teams including the Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, and San Francisco 49ers. He attended minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks and signed with the Atlanta Falcons, participating in offseason workouts and making his NFL debut in a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Banks later joined the NFL Department of Operations, where he contributed to league initiatives and spoke at the NFL Draft Rookie Symposium.
Banks has built a career as an author, advocate, and public speaker, focusing on criminal justice reform, resilience, and leadership. He has appeared on platforms such as 60 Minutes, ESPN, CNN, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and is the author of "What Set Me Free" and "Resilient Echoes." Banks co-hosted "Final Appeal" on Oxygen, a television series examining wrongful convictions. His story was adapted into the movie "Brian Banks," which premiered at the LA Film Festival. Banks serves on the advisory boards of the California Innocence Project and the National Registry of Exonerations, and delivers keynote presentations to organizations and institutions worldwide. His work emphasizes the power of choice, personal growth, and the ongoing fight for justice reform.
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Brian Banks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Sports Motivation, Government, Law, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Overcoming Adversity, Football, Sports and Athlete.
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Brian Banks generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Brian Banks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Motivational, Sports Motivation and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brian Banks for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Brian Banks generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Inky Johnson, Lisa Leslie and Carey Lohrenz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian Banks for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Brian Banks to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian Banks 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 Brian Banks, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian Banks or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Brian Banks for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Brian Banks, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brian Banks are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian Banks, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Brian Banks speak about?
Brian Banks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Sports Motivation, Government, Law, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Overcoming Adversity, Football, Sports and Athlete. -
Where does Brian Banks travel from?
Brian Banks generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Brian Banks?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian Banks 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian Banks 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 Brian Banks 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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