Nikki R. Lanier
Keynote Speaker: Labor Attorney; Media Commentator; Advisor; Racial Equity Strategist focused on the Future of Work, Employee Engagement & Workforce Pipeline Priorities
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Nikki R. Lanier Biography
Nikki Lanier's commitment to advancing equity and multicultural workplaces isn't just a career choice—it's in her DNA. Born into a family deeply rooted in the civil rights movement, Lanier's upbringing on the campus of Hampton University instilled in her a profound sense of duty to champion the rights of black communities. As a three-time Chief Human Resources Officer in both the private and public sectors and a former executive with the Federal Reserve, Lanier is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, and thought leader on the future of work, race, and economics.
Now, as CEO and founder of Harper Slade one of the fastest-growing and most highly recognized race, inclusion, equity, & diversity advisory firms in the country, her work focuses on helping organizations cultivate environments where black and brown talent can thrive. Lanier has also founded a global coaching program for “inclined” white women who want to become better racial equity advocates in their homes, workplaces, and communities.
In recognition of her leadership, Lanier was named 2025 Enterprising Women of the Year, 100 Women To Know in America in 2024 and has been honored as a 2024 Director to Watch by Directors and Boards Magazine. Her career spans diverse industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and consulting, with executive roles at organizations like Philip Morris USA, Georgia Pacific, ADP, Maricopa Community Colleges, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, where she was the youngest and first black women appointed to the Cabinet in the state’s history. She has managed operational budgets exceeding $60M and led HR departments of over 200 professionals, serving employee populations as large as 33,000.
Featured in Ebony Media, Forbes, Essence, USA Today, CNBC, PBS, Today’s Woman, Tops Magazine and countless podcasts, Lanier earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Hampton University and holds a certification in Collective Bargaining from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations
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Nikki R. Lanier Speaking Topics
- Transforming HR by Any Means Necessary
- Women Working Work-Balance and Boundaries:
- The DEI Debacle: Making the case for thoughtfully paced and sequenced exclusion in furtherance of DEI
- Audacious HR- A lesson in HR Transformation from Beyonce
- list text hereThe Leadership Lens-How my Story has shaped my lens and how my lens shapes everything else
- DEI Dialogue and Dimensions
- Inclusive Inclusion
- The Economics of Racial Equity
- The Garden-The Ecosystem of DEI
Nikki R. Lanier Videos
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Speaking fees for Nikki R. Lanier, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nikki R. Lanier are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nikki R. Lanier, 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 Nikki R. Lanier speak about?
Nikki R. Lanier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Social Activism, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Human Resources, Leadership, Future of Work, Futurism and Economy.
Where does Nikki R. Lanier travel from?
Nikki R. Lanier generally travels from Louisville, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Nikki R. Lanier?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nikki R. Lanier 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 Nikki R. Lanier for your next private or corporate function.
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Nikki R. Lanier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Law and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nikki R. Lanier for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Nikki R. Lanier generally travels from Louisville, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Anthony C. Thompson, Dr. Bernice King and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nikki R. Lanier for an upcoming event.
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Nikki R. Lanier Speaking Topics
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- Transforming HR by Any Means Necessary
- Women Working Work-Balance and Boundaries:
- The DEI Debacle: Making the case for thoughtfully paced and sequenced exclusion in furtherance of DEI
- Audacious HR- A lesson in HR Transformation from Beyonce
- list text hereThe Leadership Lens-How my Story has shaped my lens and how my lens shapes everything else
- DEI Dialogue and Dimensions
- Inclusive Inclusion
- The Economics of Racial Equity
- The Garden-The Ecosystem of DEI
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How do I book Nikki R. Lanier to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nikki R. Lanier 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 Nikki R. Lanier, 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 Nikki R. Lanier or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Nikki R. Lanier for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Nikki R. Lanier, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nikki R. Lanier are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nikki R. Lanier, 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 Nikki R. Lanier speak about?
Nikki R. Lanier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Social Activism, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Human Resources, Leadership, Future of Work, Futurism and Economy. -
Where does Nikki R. Lanier travel from?
Nikki R. Lanier generally travels from Louisville, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Nikki R. Lanier?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nikki R. Lanier 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 Nikki R. Lanier 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 Nikki R. Lanier 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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