Criminal Justice Keynote Speakers

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Criminal justice keynote speakers address the intersection of policy, reform, advocacy, and lived experience. Their talks illuminate systemic challenges, inspire meaningful dialogue, and offer solutions for equity, accountability, and transformation within the justice system.


Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 2

Gregory Coleman Featured

Former FBI Agent

Gregory Coleman is the FBI Special Agent responsible for the criminal investigation of Jordan Belfort. Belfort’s rise to power and subsequent arrest and conviction are chronicled in the movie, “The Wolf of Wall Street.” 

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Jack Garcia Featured

New York Times bestselling author of “Making Jack  Falcone” and Undercover FBI Agent

In his 26 years of service with the FBI and as an Undercover FBI Agent in over 100 major Undercover operations, Jack Garcia is best known for his Undercover role as "Jack Falcone," who infiltrated the Gambino crime family in New York for nearly three years.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 5

Tom Hardin Featured

Corporate Trainer on Behavioral Ethics, People Risk, Compliance, and Financial Crime

Riveting. Sobering. Entertaining. Through unforgettable storytelling, Tom shares his journey down the slippery slope into criminal activity as a young professional in a highly competitive industry and later key informant in the largest insider trading investigation of a generation. Attendees describe Tom's talk as "an edge of your seat experience." 

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 1

Kevin Mulcahy Featured

Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse and Prosecutor

Kevin Mulcahy is a survivor of child sexual abuse. He is a former federal prosecutor in Detroit. Kevin focused on child exploitation crimes, including production of child pornography cases, traveler cases, and other significant PSC prosecutions.
 

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 4

Stacy Arruda

CEO, ARRUDA Group

During her 22-career, Stacy Arruda held a wide range of operational and leadership roles in the Field and at FBI Headquarters. She is credited with drafting the FBI’s response to electronic attack in the International arena, as well as boosting the FBI’s computer crime and cybersecurity investigative capabilities.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Mehrsa Baradaran

Professor, Author; The Color of Money and How the Other Half Banks

Mehrsa Baradaran is a professor of law at UCI Law. She writes about banking law, financial inclusion, inequality, and the racial wealth gap. Her scholarship includes the books How the Other Half Banks and The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3

Pamela Barnum

Former Undercover Police Officer & Federal Prosecuting Attorney; Trust Strategist; Nonverbal Communication Expert

Pamela Barnum, with 20 years in criminal justice, mastered trust and body language. In her TED Talk, What Drug Dealers Taught Me About Trust, she shares unique insights. Now, she guides businesses in using nonverbal communication to enhance confidence, understanding, and success through practical strategies for building trust across sectors.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Richard Bowen

Citigroup Whistleblower and Speaker on Ethical Leadership

Richard Bowen was Citigroup's Business Chief Underwriter during the housing bubble.  High-content, high-energy speaker with customized content to impact your team.

 
 

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 3

Katrina Cooke-Brownlee

Domestic Violence Expert & Retired NYPD Detective

Shot 10 times by her jail guard boyfriend, Katrina Brownlee miraculously survived but her unborn child however didn't survive the attack. Katrina became a police officer herself, now retired, and has written a memoir and provides mentoring to young women.

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 9

Regina Calcaterra

New York Times Best-Selling Author, Advocate for Foster Youth and Children in Need

Regina is a best-selling author who shares how she grew up abused, abandoned and neglected in and out of the child welfare system. She is a powerful public speaker who relies upon her story to reinforce the positive impact that we can all have upon those in need.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 4

Michael Franzese

Former Member of Colombo Organized Crime Family. Current Speaker, author, TV and Film personality.

Michael is more than a former Mafia member; he is a testament to the power of transformation. His unique perspective on life, business, and resilience inspires countless individuals around the world, demonstrating that no matter the past, the future holds endless possibilities for those willing to pursue a different path.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 6

Haben Girma, Esq.

Human Rights Lawyer, Author, First Deafblind Graduate of Harvard Law School

The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. President Obama named her a White House Champion of Change.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 2 Videos: 2

Bob Goff

New York Times Best-Selling Author of Love Does

NYT bestselling author of Love Does, Everybody Always & Dream Big as well as an attorney who founded Love Does, a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda, India & Somalia. Sought after speaker for leadership, church and university events, inspiring influencers to get to the ”do” part of life.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 5

Chef Jeff Henderson

Former Star of The Chef Jeff Project & New York Times Best-Selling Author of "Cooked"

From imprisoned drug dealer to renowned chef, Chef Jeff inspires audiences with his emotional journey of redemption from the streets to the stove. He reveals how lessons from the streets transfer to business, offering unique expertise on interpersonal relationships and managing a diverse workforce.

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Keynotes: 0 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Rania Mankarious

CEO Crimes Stoppers of Houston, Author, Cyber Safety Expert

Mankarious is most proud to have built the first-ever Crime Stoppers headquarters in the world and has written over 200 articles on public safety. In addition to researching and writing, she’s also argued for school safety in front of the Texas House and Senate.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 4

Joe Navarro

Leadership development; Leading Expert on Nonverbal Communications, Body Language, and Behavior; Effective Negotiations Coach; #1 Bestselling author of What Every BODY is Saying; Ex-FBI Agent

Nonverbal behaviors comprise up to 80% of all interpersonal communication and can reveal a person’s true thoughts, feelings, and intentions. Joe Navarro, a world-leading expert on the applied use of nonverbal communication, provides crucial insights into how to master nonverbal intelligence in business.

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Keynotes: 10 Books: 4 Videos: 5

Robert Siciliano CSP, CSI, CITRMS

Cyber Security Expert; Security Awareness Trainer; Author

Robert Siciliano CSP, CSI, CITRMS is more than just a personal security expert. He's a Bostonian, Dad, Husband, and dedicated private investigator fiercely committed to informing, educating, and empowering individuals who's on a mission to help people protect themselves and their loved ones from physical and virtual violence and crime. 

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Keynotes: 12 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Judy Smith

Crisis Management Expert, Author & Inspiration for the hit TV show Scandal

Judy Smith was the deputy press secretary under President George H.W. Bush and the first Black woman to deliver a White House press briefing. Founder and president of Smith & Company, Smith uniquely combines her communication skills, media savvy, and legal and political acumen to serve clients around the world.

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Criminal justice keynote speakers address the intersection of policy, reform, advocacy, and lived experience. Their talks illuminate systemic challenges, inspire meaningful dialogue, and offer solutions for equity, accountability, and transformation within the justice system.