An embodiment of the American success story, Manny Medrano's personal journey has taken him from a gang-infested barrio to the pinnacle of journalism as an Emmy and Golden Mike award-winning broadcast journalist and experienced trial attorney. He represents and advises clients in a broad range of civil litigation and criminal investigations and trials. A former member of the prestigious U.S. Supreme Court press corps, Manny Medrano is regarded as one of the foremost legal commentators in the United States, providing expert legal commentary on today’s most pressing legal issues. He has provided comprehensive legal analysis for “World News Tonight,” “Good Morning America,” “Nightline” and other major broadcasts. He appears regularly on radio and network television and local news, including ABC, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, E! Entertainment, and NPR.

        In his two decades as a broadcast journalist, he has served as the lead correspondent/reporter on numerous high profile civil and criminal cases of our time, including those involving Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson, Rodney King, Scott Peterson and Kobe Bryant, among many others.

        A graduate of Harvard Law School, Medrano was recognized as one of Hispanic Business Magazine’s “100 Influentials” in  2005 and has been profiled and quoted in major newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily Journal, and Orange County Register.

        Prior to becoming a broadcast journalist, Manny was a federal criminal prosecutor who never lost a jury trial. He braved death threats to successfully prosecute the drug cartel leaders that kidnapped, tortured and murdered DEA federal drug agent Enrique Camarena. Manny is the recipient of numerous awards and honors for his trial lawyer achievements.

        Manny Medrano’s message is tailored to fit your event needs and often includes a behind-the-scenes look at current and controversial legal issues, and landmark, controversial court decisions that have forever changed our daily lives. His keynote "But You Don't Fit the Profile: Succeeding When Everyone Says You Can’t” speaks of personal obstacles and the irrepressible human spirit. With humor and unflinching passion, Manny challenges people to conquer fear and self-doubt, and embark on their own journey of self-discovery and empowerment as a means to reach their personal and professional goals.

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