Chief International Trial Counsel: As senior counsel for both victims of terrorism and injured consumers, Richard Heideman is a respected advocate and sought-after international lawyer. He enlightens audiences with accounts of his role as chief trial counsel for Israeli victims of terrorism at the old City Hall in The Hague, conducted while the International Court of Justice was deliberating on the case involving Israel’s terrorism prevention security fence. Drawing from his three decades of global trial experience, Heideman engages with riveting narrative about his personal knowledge of worldwide terrorism and security issues and how they impact our everyday lives.

Arab-Israeli Authority: From his own extensive study and travel in the Middle East and active leader in the international Jewish community, Heideman delivers a global perspective based on face-to-face meetings with numerous heads of state, prime ministers, foreign ministers and ambassadors worldwide. He brings a compelling perspective, having served as head of an NGO delegation to the World Conference Against Racism and as the immediate past president of B’nai Brith International.

Compelling Media Commentator: Expert in both domestic as well as international terrorism, security and other legal issues, Heideman has frequently appeared as a legal analyst in outlets including CNN, FOX, BBC and Reuters. He provides fascinating analysis on the major civil and criminal trials of O.J. Simpson, the Oklahoma City bombing and current realities involving the Middle East.

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