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Elyn Saks

Elyn Saks

Keynote Speaker: Author of "The Center Cannot Hold;" Associate Dean of Law, Psychology & Behavioral Sciences at USC Law

Elyn Saks Biography

Elyn R. Saks is the Orrin B. Evans Distinguished Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, an Associate Dean at the university, and the Founder and Faculty Director of the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine and Faculty at the New Center for Psychoanalysis. Saks holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, a Ph.D. in Psychoanalytic Science from the New Center for Psychoanalysis, and a Master of Letters from Oxford University, which she attended as a Marshall Scholar. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and an affiliate member of the American Psychoanalytic Association.

Saks has written extensively in the area of law and mental health, with over fifty articles and book chapters as well as five books to her name, including her award-winning best-selling autobiography, "The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness," where she candidly discusses her own experience living with schizophrenia. Her contributions to the field have garnered her numerous recognitions, including being named a 2009 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellowship winner. She used the award from this fellowship to establish the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics.

Over the years, Saks has been a prominent voice in advocating for mental health, contributing opinion pieces and interviews to The New York Times, delivering a TED talk titled "A tale of mental illness -- from the inside," and speaking to members of the American Psychiatric Association. She has also been a graduation speaker at William James College. A testament to her impact, Saks had a hospital ward named after her at Pelham Woods Hospital in Dorking, England. In addition to managing her academic and advocacy work, Saks has also successfully navigated personal health challenges, including being a cancer survivor.

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Elyn Saks Videos

BU Law Pike Lecture featuring Elyn Saks, USC Gould School of Law
The Center Cannot Hold: My Life as a Patient and a Legal Professional
Elyn Saks - Being Public - Saks Institute Spring 2019 Symposium

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What topics does Elyn Saks speak about?

Elyn Saks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Health, Government, Mental Health, Authors, Teacher Motivation, Futurism, Healthcare, Global Health, TED, Education, Motivational, Female Leadership, Leadership, Innovation, Personal Growth, Women in Tech and Cancer Survivor.

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Elyn Saks generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Elyn Saks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Health and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book Elyn Saks for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Elyn Saks generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sarah Vinson, Mayim Bialik and Amanda Gore. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elyn Saks for an upcoming event.

Elyn Saks Videos

BU Law Pike Lecture featuring Elyn Saks, USC Gould School of Law
The Center Cannot Hold: My Life as a Patient and a Legal Professional
Elyn Saks - Being Public - Saks Institute Spring 2019 Symposium
A tale of mental illness | Elyn Saks
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