Richard Hughes IV

Richard Hughes IV

Keynote Speaker: Health Lawyer, Biopharmaceutical Advisor & Vaccines Thought Leader; Former Moderna Vice President of Public Policy; Professorial Lecturer at The George Washington University Law School

Richard Hughes IV Biography

Richard Hughes IV, JD, MPH, is a nationally recognized thought leader in vaccines and prevention, working and teaching at the intersection of public health and healthcare law and policy. He has led many efforts to expand and protect access to vaccines and preventive services and improve public health outcomes.

Hughes is a partner at Epstein, Becker & Green where he leads a multidisciplinary team of attorneys and advisors. He was formerly vice president of public policy at Moderna, guiding the company’s policy strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

He teaches vaccine law at The George Washington University Law School. Hughes is a popular public speaker, frequently publishes articles and commentaries, and is regularly quoted in prominent news media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, NPR, The Boston Globe, Politico, Forbes and The Hill.

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Richard Hughes IV Speaking Topics

Vaccines-HIV-Preventive Health Care

Vaccines were once the ultimate symbol of human progress. Today, they are the fault line of American politics. Few know this divide better than Richard Hughes: a former Moderna executive, a public health scholar, and now, the lawyer suing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Drawing on his own intimate experiences navigating the vaccine system, Richard unravels the historical, cultural, and political forces that slowly reshaped public confidence long before COVID-19 made the cracks impossible to ignore. From personal reckonings that shaped his own understanding in his home state of Arkansas, in our nation’s capital, and across the country, he shows how individual lives and national choices collide in ways we’ve never fully confronted.

Health Care and Health Policy

Richard Hughes IV enjoys speaking about the broader historical and contemporary trends in health care and health policy.

Leveraging Strengths

Richard Hughes IV enjoys motivating teams and other professionals through mentorship - helping them locate and leverage their greatest strengths and finding fulfilling careers.

Building Effective Client Relationships

Richard Hughes IV has built significant client relationships in his legal and consulting career. He enjoys helping others identify and meet client needs.

Personal and Professional Development and Resilience

As a two-time brain tumor survivor and first generation graduate of college, graduate school and law school, Richard Hughes IV enjoys connecting his personal experience with my professional presence to help others.

Richard Hughes IV Videos

Richard Hughes IV - APHA 2025 Annual Meeting
Richard Hughes IV - Bloomberg American Health Summit

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What topics does Richard Hughes IV speak about?

Richard Hughes IV is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Medicine, Public Health, Business Leadership, Leadership, Government, Law, HIV & AIDS, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Motivational, Business Consulting, Resilience, Cancer, Cancer Survivors, Professors and Professional Development.

Where does Richard Hughes IV travel from?

Richard Hughes IV generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Richard Hughes IV is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Healthcare, Medicine and Public Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Hughes IV for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Richard Hughes IV 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 Dr. Joel Selanikio, Maria Flynn and Dr. Jeffrey Bauer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Hughes IV for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/12/2025.

Richard Hughes IV Speaking Topics

  • Vaccines-HIV-Preventive Health Care

    Vaccines were once the ultimate symbol of human progress. Today, they are the fault line of American politics. Few know this divide better than Richard Hughes: a former Moderna executive, a public health scholar, and now, the lawyer suing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

    Drawing on his own intimate experiences navigating the vaccine system, Richard unravels the historical, cultural, and political forces that slowly reshaped public confidence long before COVID-19 made the cracks impossible to ignore. From personal reckonings that shaped his own understanding in his home state of Arkansas, in our nation’s capital, and across the country, he shows how individual lives and national choices collide in ways we’ve never fully confronted.

  • Health Care and Health Policy

    Richard Hughes IV enjoys speaking about the broader historical and contemporary trends in health care and health policy.

  • Leveraging Strengths

    Richard Hughes IV enjoys motivating teams and other professionals through mentorship - helping them locate and leverage their greatest strengths and finding fulfilling careers.

  • Building Effective Client Relationships

    Richard Hughes IV has built significant client relationships in his legal and consulting career. He enjoys helping others identify and meet client needs.

  • Personal and Professional Development and Resilience

    As a two-time brain tumor survivor and first generation graduate of college, graduate school and law school, Richard Hughes IV enjoys connecting his personal experience with my professional presence to help others.

Richard Hughes IV Videos

Richard Hughes IV - APHA 2025 Annual Meeting
Richard Hughes IV - Bloomberg American Health Summit
  • How do I book Richard Hughes IV to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Richard Hughes IV, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard Hughes IV are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Hughes IV, 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 Richard Hughes IV speak about?

  • Where does Richard Hughes IV travel from?

    Richard Hughes IV 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 Richard Hughes IV?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Hughes IV 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 Richard Hughes IV 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 Richard Hughes IV 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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