S. Lee Merritt
Keynote Speaker: Attorney & Activist Dubbed "The People's Lawyer;" Founder of Merritt Law Firm
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S. Lee Merritt Biography
S.Lee Merritt, Esq. is a human rights advocate, community organizer, civil litigator, and founding partner of Merritt Law Firm, LLC, and Grassroots Law Project. With a career that began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the Cochran Firm, Merritt quickly established himself as a leading voice in the fight for justice, particularly in high-stakes cases related to police violence, systemic oppression, and racial justice.
Throughout his career, Merritt has represented clients across the country, fighting for victims of injustice from Philadelphia to his hometown of Los Angeles, California. Notably, he has represented several high-profile cases, including those of Deandre Harris, Jordan Edwards, Marlin Gipson, Atatiana Jefferson, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor. In 2020, Merritt took on the case of Ahmaud Arbery, a South Georgia jogger who was murdered by a group of white vigilantes. His legal expertise and tireless advocacy led to the arrest, conviction, and sentences of Life Without the Possibility of Parole for each of the men involved in the crime.
However, Merritt's work extends beyond the courtroom. He has been instrumental in bringing these cases and the broader issues of racial justice and police violence to national and international attention, advocating for his clients before entities like the United States Congress and the United Nations. His influence in the field was recognized in 2017 when he was ranked No. 8 on "The Root 100," a list recognizing the most influential African Americans aged 18 to 45.
In 2022, Merritt expanded his advocacy work into the political arena, launching a campaign for the office of Texas Attorney General under the slogan “Together, We Are Powerful!” Despite suspending his campaign in March 2022, and endorsing Rochelle Mercedes Garza, Merritt continues to fight for justice, both in the courtroom and as a community organizer and activist. He remains active in speaking at significant events, such as the National Black Caucus of State Legislators' 41st Annual Conference, keeping the dialog surrounding systemic oppression and racial justice alive.
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What topics does S. Lee Merritt speak about?
S. Lee Merritt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Social Activism, Social Justice, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Education, Democrat, Political, Mental Health, Youth, Women's Rights, Reproductive Rights, Culture, Motivational and Education Reform.
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S. Lee Merritt generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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S. Lee Merritt 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 S. Lee Merritt for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. S. Lee Merritt generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bakari Sellers, Maya Wiley and Minnijean Brown Trickey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling S. Lee Merritt for an upcoming event.
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Lee was everything I expected and more. He was so gracious and kind and we had a blast.
Open Heart Leaders - May 30 2024
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How do I book S. Lee Merritt to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book S. Lee Merritt for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for S. Lee Merritt, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book S. Lee Merritt are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire S. Lee Merritt, 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 S. Lee Merritt speak about?
S. Lee Merritt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Social Activism, Social Justice, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Education, Democrat, Political, Mental Health, Youth, Women's Rights, Reproductive Rights, Culture, Motivational and Education Reform. -
Where does S. Lee Merritt travel from?
S. Lee Merritt generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for S. Lee Merritt?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like S. Lee Merritt 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 S. Lee Merritt 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 S. Lee Merritt 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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