Judy Smith
Keynote Speaker: Crisis Management Expert, CEO of Smith & Company & Inspiration for the hit TV show "Scandal"
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Categories:Inspirational, Success, Change Management, Work-Life Balance, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Ethics & Integrity, Influential Women, College, Crisis Management, Government, Law, Marketing, Health & Wellness, Commencement, Graduation, Author, Business Leadership, Public Health, Virtual, Black Heritage, Resilience, Black History Month, Business, Motivational, Strategic Leadership, Social Activism, Female Leadership, Women's History Month, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Women's Empowerment, Leadership
Judy Smith Biography
For more than 25 years, Judy Smith has counseled presidents and world leaders through global crises, advised Fortune 50 CEOs through complex challenges, and helped manage the reputations of some of the world’s highest-profile individuals. She founded Smith & Company, a strategic advisory firm considered to be one of the top crisis firms in the world, that has offices in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, New York and London.
In addition to her work as a communications advisor during high profile moments, Smith is a long-time counselor to some of the world’s largest and most influential companies such as Amazon, Facebook, Panera, Lowes, Sony, Kaiser, United Healthcare, and Walmart. She provides her clients with strategic advice on a variety of corporate communications issues such as mergers and acquisitions, product recalls, intellectual property litigation, corporate positioning, and other corporate, investor and public relations matters.
A former federal prosecutor, Smith worked in the U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of Columbia where she handled high-profile investigations. She also served as Deputy Press Secretary to President George H.W. Bush, during which time she worked on a host of domestic and international issues.
As a result of her wide ranging and ground-breaking career, Smith inspired the hit TV series "Scandal" and served as Co-Executive Producer of the project. Her advice and counsel have been valuable to corporate boardrooms, and she currently serves on the board of Ariel Investments and as Chair for The Intangibles, the transformation consultancy for the intangible world. She also previously served on the boards of Global Citizen, Save the Children, Washington National Cathedral and Carbon Health.
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How much does it cost to book Judy Smith for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Judy Smith speak about?
Judy Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Success, Change Management, Work-Life Balance, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Ethics & Integrity, Influential Women, College, Crisis Management, Government, Law, Marketing, Health & Wellness, Commencement, Graduation, Author, Business Leadership, Public Health, Virtual, Black Heritage, Resilience, Black History Month, Business, Motivational, Strategic Leadership, Social Activism, Female Leadership, Women's History Month, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Women's Empowerment and Leadership.
Where does Judy Smith travel from?
Judy Smith generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Judy Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Judy Smith 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 Judy Smith 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 Judy Smith 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.
Judy Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Success and Change Management. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Judy Smith generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Brockovich, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour and Sylvia Acevedo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Judy Smith for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Judy Smith Speaking Topics
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Leading in an Era of Chaos and Uncertainty
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Leading Through Crisis: What Every Leader Should Know
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Authentic Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Integrity
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Women's Empowerment
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Crisis-Proofing Your Brand: Prevention, Preparation & Response
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REVIEWS
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We had a fantastic experience!
Capital One Services, LLC - Jun 03 2024 -
College of William & Mary - Apr 03 2017
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Judy Smith was so personable and really blew the crowd away with her willingness to go into the crowd and engage our students. This is one of the largest events our campus has seen that brought together our students, faculty and staff and a great way to kick off future programming here at University of Richmond.
University of Richmond - Feb 27 2014
NEWS
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Fox Developing Legal Drama Inspired & Produced By 'Scandal ...
Fox has given a script plus penalty commitment to Justice, legal drama from Scandal co-executive producer Judy Smith.
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Michael Strahan and Judy Smith at Chicago Ideas Week ...
Two Ideas Week contributors you may recognize are Michael Strahan and the " real Olivia Pope," Washington crisis-management expert Judy Smith. It's been a ...
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'Scandal'-ous Judy Smith in Brangelina spotlight - CNN.com
The real-life inspiration behind ABC's hit show "Scandal" has helped celebrities, politicians and major companies deal with a variety of crises. Judy Smith, here ...
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Angelina Jolie's Team Working with Judy Smith Amid Brad Pitt ...
Jolie's team has retained the help of legendary crisis manager Judy Smith, amid the actress' ongoing divorce with Brad Pitt. Multiple sources have confirmed to ...
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Judy Smith Enters the Petraeus Spotlight - NYTimes.com
Judy Smith is a rescue artist for people mired in scandal, including Monica Lewinsky and now Jill Kelley, the Tampa socialite who touched off the sex scandal ...
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How do I book Judy Smith to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Judy Smith 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 Judy Smith, 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 Judy Smith or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Judy Smith for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Judy Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Judy Smith, 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 Judy Smith speak about?
Judy Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Success, Change Management, Work-Life Balance, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Ethics & Integrity, Influential Women, College, Crisis Management, Government, Law, Marketing, Health & Wellness, Commencement, Graduation, Author, Business Leadership, Public Health, Virtual, Black Heritage, Resilience, Black History Month, Business, Motivational, Strategic Leadership, Social Activism, Female Leadership, Women's History Month, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Women's Empowerment and Leadership. -
Where does Judy Smith travel from?
Judy Smith generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Judy Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Judy Smith 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 Judy Smith 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 Judy Smith 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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