
Carl E. Douglas Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000
Travels From:
LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)
Travels From:
LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)
Primary Topic Category:
Legal Issues
Primary Topic Category:
Legal Issues
Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Carl E. Douglas Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Carl E. Douglas is a respected civil rights and criminal defense attorney known for his role on the O.J. Simpson criminal defense team. He has extensive experience in wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and criminal law. Throughout his career, Douglas has been a strong advocate for social justice and equity. He frequently speaks on legal issues and the importance of diversity and inclusion. His insights offer a unique perspective shaped by years of high-profile cases and community engagement.
Carl E. Douglas is a seasoned civil rights and criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles. He is widely recognized for his role as a member of the defense team in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, often referred to as the "Dream Team." Douglas served as the managing attorney at the Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., before founding his own practice, Douglas/Hicks Law, in 1998.
Throughout his career, Douglas has represented a diverse array of clients in high-profile cases. Notably, he served as lead counsel in the Patricia Anderson v. General Motors Corporation case, which resulted in a $4.9 billion verdict—the largest personal injury verdict in U.S. history at the time. Additionally, he secured an $8 million verdict for the family of Maurice Cox, an unarmed African American man fatally shot by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies.
Douglas' legal expertise spans wrongful death, personal injury, employment law, and police misconduct. His commitment to justice has earned him several accolades, including the "Loren Miller Lawyer of the Year" award from the John M. Langston Bar Association in both 1994 and 1999, and the "Trial Lawyer of the Year" award from the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles in 2006.
Beyond his legal practice, Douglas is an active speaker and commentator on legal issues, particularly those related to civil rights and social justice. He frequently appears on national media platforms and is preparing to publish a memoir detailing his experiences in the legal field, including his recovery from emergency brain surgery in 2013.
Douglas earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley. He began his legal career in 1980 at the Federal Communications Commission and later served as a trial attorney at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Los Angeles from 1981 to 1987.
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