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Greg Lukianoff
Lawyer, Journalist & Free Speech Activist; President and CEO of The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)
Speaker Greg Lukianoff is a leading First Amendment attorney and the President of FIRE, known for his passionate defense of free speech and viewpoint diversity. As co-author of the bestselling The Coddling of the American Mind, he explores the cultural and psychological roots of polarization and fragility in education and society. Through his keynotes, Greg empowers audiences to embrace open dialogue, critical thinking, and resilience in an era of rising censorship and division.
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Greg Lukianoff biography
Speaker Greg Lukianoff is a renowned First Amendment attorney, free speech advocate, and a leading voice in the national conversation on civil liberties and higher education. As the President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), he has dedicated his career to defending freedom of speech and due process rights across America’s college campuses and beyond.
A dynamic and thought-provoking speaker, Greg Lukianoff gained widespread recognition for co-authoring the bestselling book The Coddling of the American Mind with Jonathan Haidt. The book has sparked international dialogue on the intersection of safety, mental health, and ideological diversity in education, making Lukianoff a sought-after commentator on cultural trends and the evolution of public discourse.
With degrees from American University and Stanford Law School, Greg brings both legal expertise and a deep commitment to principled advocacy. His thought leadership has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and on platforms like NPR and CNN. Moreover, he is the writer and producer of the feature-length documentary Mighty Ira, which chronicles the life of legendary civil liberties attorney Ira Glasser.
What sets Greg apart as a speaker is his ability to combine rigorous legal insight with engaging storytelling. Whether addressing corporate audiences, academic institutions, or policy forums, he challenges assumptions and fosters productive, respectful debate. His message resonates deeply in a world increasingly defined by polarization, cancel culture, and ideological echo chambers.
In addition to his advocacy and media work, Greg is a passionate believer in viewpoint diversity and resilience education. He speaks not only to defend rights but to inspire a generation to think critically, engage openly, and disagree better.
Invite Greg Lukianoff to your next event for an impactful exploration of free expression, academic freedom, and the future of open dialogue.
Greg Lukianoff Speaking Videos
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Greg Lukianoff Keynote Topics
Based on the bestselling book co-authored with Jonathan Haidt, this keynote explores how overprotection, emotional reasoning, and ideological conformity are impacting young people’s mental health, education, and civic engagement. Lukianoff offers actionable insights for educators, parents, and leaders seeking to foster resilience, intellectual humility, and open inquiry.
Drawing from his legal and advocacy work, Greg Lukianoff unpacks the evolving threats to freedom of expression — especially on college campuses and in the digital age. This keynote is a powerful call to recommit to the principles of open discourse, even (and especially) in times of conflict.
This talk examines how suppressing controversial ideas in academic settings weakens the foundations of a free society. Based on his book Unlearning Liberty, Lukianoff connects campus speech codes to broader societal trends, making a compelling case for fostering intellectual diversity and critical thinking.
With rising concerns around mental health, anxiety, and intolerance of discomfort, this keynote explores the psychological roots of fragility — and how schools, workplaces, and communities can reverse the trend by cultivating cognitive behavioral skills, free inquiry, and constructive disagreement.
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