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Menaka Guruswamy

Menaka Guruswamy

Keynote Speaker: Lawyer & LGBTQ Advocate; Helped Overturn Anti-LGBT Laws

Menaka Guruswamy Biography

Dr. Menaka Guruswamy is a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India and of the key forces behind the revocation of section 377. She has been listed in Foreign Policy magazine’s “100 most influential Global Thinkers” (2019) and on Times Magazine’s “100 most influential people” (2019). And has been published in the New York Times, the New York Review of Books, the American Journal of International Law, and the Indian Express. She writes a fortnightly column “Opening Argument” in the Indian Express, a leading Indian newspaper.

Through her constitutional litigation practice, Dr. Guruswamy has successfully sought reform of the bureaucracy in the country through fixed tenure (TSR Subramanian v Union of India), defended central government legislation that mandates that all private schools admit disadvantaged children (Right to Education case), and overturned section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that criminalised same-sex relations (Navtej Singh Johar v Union of India). In her private law practice, Guruswamy has a broad practice in the areas of commercial law and criminal law (especially white-collar cases). She has successfully appeared and advised on multiple cases of alleged infractions of money laundering and corruption laws in India. These include the Augusta Westland helicopters case that involved alleged corrupt practices in procurement, where she represented the prime accused. She acts as lead counsel in high-value commercial cases, where she represents large multinational entities and public sector companies. Guruswamy also acts as an Indian law expert in courts outside India, including most recently in the Devas v. Air India case.

Dr. Guruswamy has a Doctorate in Law (D.Phil) from Oxford University, a Masters in Law (LL.M) from Harvard Law School and a basic law degree from the National Law School of India, Bangalore. She was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and a Gammon Fellow at Harvard Law. She has been visiting faculty at Yale Law School, New York University School of Law and University of Toronto Faculty of Law. She was the B.R Ambedkar Research Scholar and Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School, New York from 2017-2019.

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Menaka Guruswamy Videos

Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju | Oxford Union
Arundhati Katju & Menaka Guruswamy On Same Sex Marriage
Menaka Guruswamy – India: My Constitution's Country

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What topics does Menaka Guruswamy speak about?

Menaka Guruswamy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Law, Government, LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Social Activism, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Reproductive Rights and Social Justice.

Where does Menaka Guruswamy travel from?

Menaka Guruswamy 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 Menaka Guruswamy?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Menaka Guruswamy 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 Menaka Guruswamy 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 Menaka Guruswamy 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.


Menaka Guruswamy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Law, Government and LGBTQ. The estimated speaking fee range to book Menaka Guruswamy for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Menaka Guruswamy 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 Arundhati Katju, Blair Imani and Kylar Broadus. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Menaka Guruswamy for an upcoming event.

Menaka Guruswamy Videos

Menaka Guruswamy and Arundhati Katju | Oxford Union
Arundhati Katju & Menaka Guruswamy On Same Sex Marriage
Menaka Guruswamy – India: My Constitution's Country
Dr. Menaka Guruswamy: "The last great revolution will be gender equality."

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  • How do I book Menaka Guruswamy to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Menaka Guruswamy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Menaka Guruswamy, 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 Menaka Guruswamy speak about?

    Menaka Guruswamy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Law, Government, LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Social Activism, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Reproductive Rights and Social Justice.
  • Where does Menaka Guruswamy travel from?

    Menaka Guruswamy 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 Menaka Guruswamy?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Menaka Guruswamy 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 Menaka Guruswamy 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 Menaka Guruswamy 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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