Jonathan Shapiro

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Former Federal Prosecutor & Law Professor; TV Writer & Producer, Known for "The Blacklist" & "Goliath"

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Jonathan Shapiro Biography

Jonathan Shapiro received his undergraduate and first masters degree in history from Harvard University. A Rhodes Scholar, he obtained a second masters degree from Oriel College, Oxford University before earning his JD from the University of California Berkeley School of Law. He joined the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Organized Crime & Racketeering Section through the Honors Program, and spent the next 10 years as a federal prosecutor in Washington D.C, and then as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Central District of California.

For the last 23 years, he has been an Emmy and Peabody Award winning television writer and showrunner for various series, including The Undoing (HBO), Goliath (Amazon), Mr. Mercedes (HULU), and various networks (for example, The Blacklist (NBC), Big Sky, Boston Legal, and The Practice (ABC). His first play, Sisters in Law, about the relationship between Sandra Day O'Connor and RBG has been produced throughout the country, and will premiere in New York in 2023.

His three books include the new How To Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps Toward Leading a Legendary Life, and he co-hosts a podcast of the same name. He is married to TV comedy writer Betsy Borns (Friends, Roseanne, and All of Us) and they have three children.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/07/2024.

Jonathan Shapiro Speaking Topics

  • How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps Toward Leading a Legendary Life

    Using video clips from several of his own iconic television shows, as well as film portrayals of Abe Lincoln, Shapiro will share the seven Hollywood secrets to great communication, as well as give concrete advice on how to become a better collaborator, innovator, and person.

  • LAWYERS, LIARS, AND THE ART OF STORYTELLING

    Storytelling is not a metaphor for advocacy. It is advocacy itself, the most effective, efficient way to convey information and to persuade. Drawing on his 32 years of experience practicing, teaching, and writing about the law, Shapiro shares practical techniques to improve your ability to communicate.

Jonathan Shapiro Videos

  • Jonathan Shapiro, "Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling"
    Jonathan Shapiro, "Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling". 2,484 views2.4K views. • Oct 29, 2014. 19 0. Share Save. 19 / 0 ...

Jonathan Shapiro Books

  • How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary Life
    How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary Life
  • Deadly Force: A Lizzie Scott Novel
    Deadly Force: A Lizzie Scott Novel
  • Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling: Using Stories to Advocate, Influence, and Persuade
    Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling: Using Stories to Advocate, Influence, and Persuade

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Jonathan Shapiro is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps Toward Leading a Legendary Life and LAWYERS, LIARS, AND THE ART OF STORYTELLING. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jonathan Shapiro for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Jonathan Shapiro 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 Judge Glenda Hatchett, Khaled A. Beydoun, Anthony C. Thompson, Dan Abrams and Kimberly Wehle. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jonathan Shapiro for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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