Susan Herman

Susan Herman

Keynote Speaker: Constitutional Law Scholar & Ruth Bader Ginsburg Professor at Brooklyn Law School; Former President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Susan Herman Biography

Susan Herman is the inaugural Ruth Bader Ginsburg Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. Like Ginsburg, she served as General Counsel to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). In October 2008, Herman was elected as the seventh President of the ACLU, a position she held until stepping down in January 2021. She teaches courses in Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure, and has taught seminars including Current Issues in Constitutional Law, Law and Literature, Terrorism and Civil Liberties, and COVID-19 and the Constitution. She is affiliated with the Center for Law, Language & Cognition and is an Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship Committee Member.

A highly regarded authority on constitutional and criminal procedure topics, she is a prolific author in these areas. Her extensive writings have been published in scholarly and other publications, ranging from law reviews and books to periodicals and online publications. Her book, "Taking Liberties: The War on Terror and the Erosion of American Democracy," was awarded the 2012 Roy C. Palmer Civil Liberties Prize. She is also author of "Advanced Introduction to US Civil Liberties" and "The Right to a Speedy and Public Trial" and co-author of "Terrorism, Government, and Law: National Authority and Local Autonomy in the War on Terror."

Professor Herman has discussed constitutional law issues on radio and television, including NPR, CNN, CSPAN, NBC, MSNBC, and PBS. Her opinions are frequently published in leading print media. She has been a frequent speaker at academic conferences and continuing legal education events organized by groups such as the Federal Judicial Center and the American Bar Association, and has lectured and conducted workshops for various groups of judges and lawyers. She has also spoken before non-legal groups, including the U.S. Army War College and other schools, and at international conferences such as Web Summit and Collision. She has participated in U.S. Supreme Court litigation, writing and collaborating on Supreme Court amicus curiae briefs for the ACLU on a range of constitutional criminal procedure issues, most recently in the case of Riley v. California.

Herman received her BA from Barnard College and JD from New York University (NYU) School of Law, where she was a Note and Comment Editor on the NYU Law Review. Before entering teaching, she served as Pro Se Law Clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and Associate Director of Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York. She has received awards honoring her accomplishments from Barnard College, Brooklyn Law School, NYU Law, and Trinity College Dublin (the Praeses Elit award), and from numerous organizations including Crain’s New York Business, the Japanese-American Bar Association, and the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law (Inspiration Award).

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Susan Herman Speaking Topics

General Civil Liberties: Myths About the ACLU

Students’ Rights

Voting Rights

Women’s Rights

Marriage Equality and the LGBT Rights Revolution: From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall

Susan Herman Videos

Susan Herman - NYU School of Law
Susan Herman - Collision Conference

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Susan Herman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Author, Professors, Government, Law, Security & Defense, Democracy, Education, Female Leadership and Influential Women.

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Susan Herman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Political, Social Activism and Social Justice. The estimated speaking fee range to book Susan Herman for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Susan Herman can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Akhil Amar, Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins and Nadine Strossen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Susan Herman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 29/07/2026.

Susan Herman Speaking Topics

  • General Civil Liberties: Myths About the ACLU

  • Students’ Rights

  • Voting Rights

  • Women’s Rights

  • Marriage Equality and the LGBT Rights Revolution: From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall

Susan Herman Videos

Susan Herman - NYU School of Law
Susan Herman - Collision Conference

Susan Herman News

  • How do I book Susan Herman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Susan Herman 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 Susan Herman, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Susan Herman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Susan Herman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Susan Herman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Susan Herman are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Susan Herman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Susan Herman speak about?

    Susan Herman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Author, Professors, Government, Law, Security & Defense, Democracy, Education, Female Leadership and Influential Women.
  • Who is the agent for Susan Herman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Susan Herman 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Susan Herman 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 Susan Herman 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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