Speaking Engagements
A keynote for business owners who want to stop surviving and start thriving — delivered by a trial lawyer who’s been in the fight on both sides of the table.
Not Just a Speaker. A Trial Lawyer Who's Built His Own Business.
Marlon Griffith doesn’t speak in theory. He speaks from 31 years of standing next to people whose liberty or livelihood was on the line — and 16 years of building The Griffith Law Group from nothing.
His talks are built for the people in the room who are actively building, scaling, defending, or trying to figure out how to stop running flat-out and start running their business the way they meant to. Every talk is grounded in real cases, real client stories, and the principles he’s learned the hard way as both a courtroom advocate and a founder.
This isn’t motivation for motivation’s sake. It’s clarity, strategy, and execution — from someone who’s lived both sides of the conversation.
Who These Talks Are For
- Business owners and founders of $1M–$20M companies
- Entrepreneur and founder organizations (EO, Vistage, YPO)
- Industry associations and trade groups
- Chambers of Commerce
- Black business networks and minority-owned business associations
- Corporate executives and leadership teams
- Bar associations and legal industry events
- Universities and law students
- Conference, podcast, and media platforms
From the Stage
A simple test for whether you’re running your business well: when an opportunity shows up, are you in position to say yes?
Marlon makes the case for why most business owners aren’t — and what to do about it.
Additional Speaking Topics
Protecting Your Business: Risk, Disputes, and Litigation
Understanding where legal problems start, how they escalate, and what it takes to protect your business at every stage. From early disputes to full litigation, this talk gives leaders clarity on how to navigate risk before it becomes costly.
Contracts, Strategy, and Preventable Mistakes
Most business problems are preventable. This talk focuses on contracts, decision-making, and the common legal mistakes that expose businesses to unnecessary risk — along with practical ways to avoid them.
Leadership and Decision-Making Under Pressure
Many business owners aren't thinking like Fortune 500 CEOs — taking the 30,000-foot view. When the stakes are high, hesitation can cost you. This talk equips business leaders with the mindset and strategic thinking needed to make confident decisions, protect their interests, and lead through complex challenges.
Types of Engagements
- Conferences and keynote presentations
- Corporate trainings and leadership sessions
- Workshops and strategy sessions
- Panel discussions and fireside chats
- Webinars and virtual events
- Podcast guest appearances
- Industry association events
Why Organizations Book Marlon
- Real-world experience as both a trial lawyer and a 16-year business owner
- A signature keynote tested on audiences of founders and operators
- Practical strategies your audience can apply Monday morning
- Clear, direct communication without legal jargon
- Engaging delivery grounded in real cases and real client stories
- A unique perspective that bridges courtroom discipline and business ownership
Bring Marlon Griffith to Your Next Event
If you’re looking for a speaker who brings real experience, practical insight, and a direct approach your audience will remember, request availability below.