Shawn Holley

Shawn Holley

Keynote Speaker: High-Profile Defense Attorney; Partner at Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP

Shawn Holley Biography

Shawn Holley is a partner at Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP, a boutique entertainment and business litigation firm in Santa Monica. She began her career as a Los Angeles County Public Defender, handling hundreds of serious criminal cases from inception to trial. She was the Managing Partner of the Los Angeles office of The Cochran Firm and the head of its national Criminal Defense Section.

With more than sixty trials to her credit, Ms. Holley is the rare trial attorney who practices in the areas of both civil and criminal litigation. She was a highly visible member of the O.J. Simpson defense team and worked closely with Mr. Cochran on a number of high-profile civil and criminal cases when the firm was known as The Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.

Among others, Ms. Holley has represented or currently represents Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Michelle Rodriquez, the Kardashian/Jenner family, Katt Williams, Shemar Moore, accused Symbionese Liberation Army bomber Sara Jane Olson, celebrated Black Panther leader Geronimo Pratt, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Axl Rose, Mike Tyson, “Sugar” Ray Leonard, Lamar Odom and Reggie Bush.

Ms. Holley was chief legal correspondent for the E! Network and was a featured legal analyst on its nightly coverage of the Michael Jackson trial which was broadcast internationally. Ms. Holley was the on-air legal analyst for KABC Eyewitness News in Los Angeles for several years and has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, PrimeTime Live, Court TV, Fox News and CNN. She was a featured lawyer on Fox TV’s Power of Attorney for two seasons and the judge on MTV’s The Verdict.

For the past 20 years, Ms. Holley has taught trial advocacy at Cardozo Law School’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program at Yeshiva University in New York City. She is a frequent speaker on high-profile litigation, women in the law and the representation of “celebrity” clients.

Ms. Holley has been named a “Power Lawyer” and a “Hollywood Troubleshooter” by The Hollywood Reporter, one of the Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers, one of the Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers, one of the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s LA500, and one of the Daily Journal’s 2015 Top Entertainment Lawyers. She was also named Southwestern Law School’s 2013 Outstanding Alumnus by the Black Law Students Association.

Ms. Holley is a Los Angeles native who attended the University of California, Los Angeles and Southwestern University School of Law. She is married to Dorian Holley, a prominent and well-known vocalist and vocal director. They have three daughters Nayanna, Sasha and Olivia. She is a lover of books, music and SoulCycle.

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Shawn Holley Videos

SoulCycle, Stress, Motherhood & Fighting Injustice | Shawn Holley
Shawn Chapman Holley Shares Her Reaction To The Passing of O.J. Simpson

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What topics does Shawn Holley speak about?

Shawn Holley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Leadership, Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Black Heritage, Executive Leadership, Black History Month, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth and Empowerment.

Where does Shawn Holley travel from?

Shawn Holley generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Shawn Holley?

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

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Shawn Holley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Law and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shawn Holley for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Shawn Holley generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nicole Lynn, Judy Smith and Dominique Dawes. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shawn Holley for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/06/2025.

Shawn Holley Videos

SoulCycle, Stress, Motherhood & Fighting Injustice | Shawn Holley
Shawn Chapman Holley Shares Her Reaction To The Passing of O.J. Simpson
  • How do I book Shawn Holley to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Shawn Holley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shawn Holley are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shawn Holley, 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 Shawn Holley speak about?

    Shawn Holley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Law, Leadership, Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Black Heritage, Executive Leadership, Black History Month, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth and Empowerment.
  • Where does Shawn Holley travel from?

    Shawn Holley generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Shawn Holley?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shawn Holley 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 Shawn Holley 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 Shawn Holley 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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