Gary Ginsberg

Gary Ginsberg

Keynote Speaker: Media Strategy & Corporate Communications Expert; Author of "First Friends"; Former EVP at News Corporation & Time Warner; Founding Partner of 25Madison

Gary Ginsberg Biography

Gary Ginsberg is a lawyer, political operative, and corporate adviser with more than three decades of experience at the intersection of media, politics, and law. After leaving Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Ginsberg joined the Clinton presidential campaign and later served in the Clinton Administration in the Office of the White House Counsel and at the U.S. Department of Justice. This early exposure to American political life shaped a career focused on media strategy, legal counsel, and corporate communications.

Ginsberg became senior editor and legal counsel of "George," the magazine founded by John F. Kennedy Jr., where he worked at the convergence of celebrity, politics, and journalism. He spent 11 years at News Corporation as executive vice president of global marketing and corporate affairs and served on the executive management committee. Ginsberg played a central role in News Corporation's acquisition of Dow Jones, publisher of The Wall Street Journal, and was involved in high-level communications and strategic initiatives. He also served as a senior adviser to Time Warner's CEO and met with government officials regarding media industry concerns.

At Time Warner, Ginsberg was executive vice president, leading marketing, communications, and philanthropic efforts. He taught entrepreneurship in incumbent media as an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School. Following the sale of Time Warner to AT&T, Ginsberg joined SoftBank as senior vice president and global chief communications officer. He is a founding partner of 25Madison, a New York City venture studio and investor in early-stage start-ups.

Ginsberg is the author of the New York Times bestseller "First Friends: The Powerful, Unsung (And Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents." His work explores the relationships that have influenced American history. He has published opinion pieces in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN.com, and has appeared as a political contributor on MSNBC. Ginsberg serves as a director of Townsquare Media and Schrödinger, and is chairman of New Visions for Public Schools. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ginsberg graduated magna cum laude from Brown University and earned his law degree from Columbia University School of Law, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.

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Gary Ginsberg Videos

Gary Ginsberg: First Friends
Ginsberg on the Powerful, Unsung (Unelected) People Who Shaped Presidents

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Gary Ginsberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, News & Media, Political, Business, Leadership, Business Leadership, Author, Journalist, Bestselling Authors and Modern Media.

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Gary Ginsberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Law and News & Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gary Ginsberg for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Gary Ginsberg 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 Richard Lui, Ben Stein and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary Ginsberg for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 23/07/2026.

Gary Ginsberg Videos

Gary Ginsberg: First Friends
Ginsberg on the Powerful, Unsung (Unelected) People Who Shaped Presidents

Gary Ginsberg News

  • How JFK's Lifelong Friend Helped Shape U.S. Foreign Policy

    This article has been adapted from Gary Ginsberg's first book, First Friends: The Powerful, Unsung (And Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents. Twenty-one months into his term in the White House, the youngest elected president in American history found himself facing a crisis so grave that it threatened not only his political life but also humanity itself.

  • 'First Friends': New book explores presidential BFFs who helped shape history

    Gary Ginsberg profiles the confidants of nine U.S. presidents who helped their respective commanders in chief chill out, strategize and make history. Everyone needs a BFF, especially people in high places: someone to lean on in good times and bad. When President Bill Clinton got himself into a pickle or wanted to play 18 holes, he’d tell his staff, “Call Vernon.” Were it not for his buddy Vernon Jordan, Clinton might not have wound up in the White House.

  • Presidential Friendships the Focus of New Book From Former Clinton White House Lawyer Gary Ginsberg

    Gary Ginsberg’s proximity to power during his years as a lawyer in the Clinton White House gave him a keen understanding of how influence works in the executive branch. But the spark for his new book, “First Friends: The Powerful, Unsung (and Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents,” came from his observations of two other political figures: Gary Hart and Donald Trump.

  • How do I book Gary Ginsberg to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Gary Ginsberg, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gary Ginsberg, 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 Gary Ginsberg speak about?

    Gary Ginsberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, News & Media, Political, Business, Leadership, Business Leadership, Author, Journalist, Bestselling Authors and Modern Media.
  • Where does Gary Ginsberg travel from?

    Gary Ginsberg 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 Gary Ginsberg?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary Ginsberg 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 Gary Ginsberg 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 Gary Ginsberg 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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