Kristen Clarke

Kristen Clarke

Keynote Speaker: National Civil Rights Leader & Former Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights

Kristen Clarke Biography

Kristen Clarke was the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. In this role, she led federal civil rights enforcement work across the country. Her work helps to safeguard the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans.

While leading civil rights enforcement at the Justice Department, she became known for high-profile civil rights convictions in cases involving the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols, and Ahmaud Arbery. She also led teams that handled hate crimes prosecutions tied to the Tree of Life Massacre in Pittsburg, the mass shooting of Latinos in El Paso, Texas, and the fatal shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs.

President Biden described her as “one of the most distinguished civil rights attorneys in America."

Clarke is a lifelong civil rights lawyer. She led the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, one of the nation’s leading civil rights organizations founded at the request of John F. Kennedy, worked for several years at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and also held a leadership role at the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

Clarke, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, is the daughter of Jamaican immigrants. After graduating from Choate Rosemary Hall, she received her A.B. from Harvard University and her J.D. from Columbia Law School.

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Kristen Clarke Speaking Topics

Civil Rights in America Today

This speech will address current civil rights issues in America, ranging from hate crimes and policing reform to voting rights and economic justice. The speech will provide an insider perspective that brings audiences into some of the most pressing issues and challenges underlying civil rights headlines today.

A Conversation with Kristen Clarke

This event will address themes of leadership and empowerment through Kristen's personal and professional story. Topics can include women's leadership, corporate leadership in an increasingly diverse America, finding your voice as a social justice advocate, and using law and policy as tools to strengthen communities. The discussion will provide a thought-provoking perspective that can help galvanize audiences to become more active and engaged citizens. Through animated storytelling, she will outline her ground-breaking career journey to becoming the first woman confirmed to lead the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department and leave audiences feeling inspired, uplifted, and empowered.

United Against Hate

This speech will focus on the threat that hate crimes pose in America today and outline the power of community action against hate and intolerance. The speech will provide sobering information on hate, both in its historical and contemporary forms, but leave the audience feeling inspired to overcome differences and embrace principles of unity and commonality.

Voting Rights in America Today

This speech will address the historic and ongoing fight to ensure that every American can have voice in our democracy. This topic is especially timely as the nation marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Kristen Clarke Videos

Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks on Bloody Sunday at Brown Chapel AME Chur

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How much does it cost to book Kristen Clarke for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Kristen Clarke, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kristen Clarke are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kristen Clarke, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Kristen Clarke speak about?

Kristen Clarke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Leadership, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Social Justice, Government and Law.

Where does Kristen Clarke travel from?

Kristen Clarke 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 Kristen Clarke?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kristen Clarke 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 Kristen Clarke for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Kristen Clarke 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.


Kristen Clarke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Civil Rights and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kristen Clarke for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kristen Clarke 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 Maya Wiley, Minnijean Brown Trickey and Aarin Michele Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kristen Clarke for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/01/2026.

Kristen Clarke Speaking Topics

  • Civil Rights in America Today

    This speech will address current civil rights issues in America, ranging from hate crimes and policing reform to voting rights and economic justice. The speech will provide an insider perspective that brings audiences into some of the most pressing issues and challenges underlying civil rights headlines today.

  • A Conversation with Kristen Clarke

    This event will address themes of leadership and empowerment through Kristen's personal and professional story. Topics can include women's leadership, corporate leadership in an increasingly diverse America, finding your voice as a social justice advocate, and using law and policy as tools to strengthen communities. The discussion will provide a thought-provoking perspective that can help galvanize audiences to become more active and engaged citizens. Through animated storytelling, she will outline her ground-breaking career journey to becoming the first woman confirmed to lead the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department and leave audiences feeling inspired, uplifted, and empowered.

  • United Against Hate

    This speech will focus on the threat that hate crimes pose in America today and outline the power of community action against hate and intolerance. The speech will provide sobering information on hate, both in its historical and contemporary forms, but leave the audience feeling inspired to overcome differences and embrace principles of unity and commonality.

  • Voting Rights in America Today

    This speech will address the historic and ongoing fight to ensure that every American can have voice in our democracy. This topic is especially timely as the nation marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Kristen Clarke Videos

Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks on Bloody Sunday at Brown Chapel AME Chur
  • How do I book Kristen Clarke to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Kristen Clarke, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kristen Clarke are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kristen Clarke, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kristen Clarke speak about?

    Kristen Clarke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Leadership, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Social Justice, Government and Law.
  • Where does Kristen Clarke travel from?

    Kristen Clarke 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 Kristen Clarke?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kristen Clarke 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 Kristen Clarke 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 Kristen Clarke 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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