SPEAKING TOPICS

• Developing Your Vision for Success
• Is Hip Hop Hurting Our Youth?
• The State of Justice in America
• Slaying Life’s Goliaths
• Understanding How The Justice System Really Works

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Led his firm to 1.8 million in annual revenue.
• Taken on the hip hop industry by going after artists that inspire and engage in violence to sell records.
• Held successful fundraisers for such national political figures as President Barack Obama and Congressman Kendrick Meeks.
• Regularly engaged in philanthropic work of rebuilding communities through donations to youth football leagues, community centers, and direct service for nearly a dozen non-profits.
• Served as the counsel for state wide associations such as the Florida Mortician Association.
• Taken on big tobacco winning an 800 million dollar lawsuit and protected senior citizens by taking on pharmaceutical industry (Avandia) which is damaging the health of citizens over 60.
• Been personally mentored by legal giant Willie Gary.

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Attorney Chris Chestnut is one of the most accomplished young attorneys in the country, Chestnut founded Chestnut Law Firm, LLC, based in Gainesville, FL with the motto “Pursuing Justice…Because You Deserve It.” Simply stated by Chestnut, “We help the people who need help the most.”

Under his leadership, the full service nationwide firm has participated in multi-million dollar civil trials, some alongside his mentor, famed civil litigator Willie Gary; the firm has won millions of dollars in settlements for their clients; and successfully argued an $800 million dollar class action settlement against Big Tobacco. The Chestnut firm became one of the fastest law firms to exceed 1.5 million in annual revenue.

Chestnut was acknowledged by President Barack Obama as a National Emerging Leader, and he is widely considered one of America’s next great voices for legal justice. He is regularly featured as a legal expert for AOL Black Voices and the choice of many on whom to call when a major case has arisen. He serves as the counsel for the Florida Morticians Association and serves on the board of directors for the Florida Justice Association.

Chestnut, a Florida native and graduate of Florida State and University of Florida’s Levine School of Law, served on the Florida finance team for then presidential candidate Obama, which helped lead to a convincing victory in the battleground state.

More than an attorney, Chestnut is a proven leader, having served as the National Chairman for the National Black Law Students Association while in school, and being actively involved in philanthropy work. The Chestnut firm has supported Pop Warner Youth Football, several high schools, and host an annual Thanksgiving event to provide food for families in need.

As a speaker, Chestnut educates hundreds of individuals and professional organizations on the ever-changing legal climate and inspires the nation’s young people the importance of social responsibility and following their dreams.

Chestnut’s future plans include expanding the firm’s legal presence in the southeastern region of the country, while building a national reputation for giving a voice to those perceived to be silenced. Chestnut has embarked upon a journey to bring a higher standard to the legal profession; focusing on professional, ethical, and successful representation.