UNFILTERED.
RELENTLESS.
STRESS-TESTED.
Chaz Stevens is a First Amendment and governance stress tester who delivers high-impact keynotes and trainings on institutional risk, viewpoint neutrality, public records strategy, and media leverage.
STRESS-TESTING THE SYSTEM.
What This Keynote Covers:
- How governments protect institutional power—and how stress testing exposes structural weakness
- Tactical compliance: using policy, public records law, and procedure as leverage
- First Amendment and viewpoint neutrality case studies—from book bans to public display battles
- Why awareness fails—and how documentation, escalation, and media pressure create outcomes
Ideal for:
Government agencies, municipal leaders, law firms, advocacy organizations, universities, and media conferences operating under public scrutiny.
What You’ll Learn
CONTROL THE STORY
Media Strategy in High-Scrutiny Environments
What This Keynote Covers:
• How national media coverage actually happens—CNN, NPR, The Washington Post and beyond
• Structuring a narrative journalists can verify and publish
• Strategic escalation: forcing public response through documentation
• Interview discipline: staying on message under pressure
Ideal for: Nonprofits, public agencies, law firms, PR professionals, advocacy leaders, and organizations operating under scrutiny.
USING THE SYSTEM TO STRESS-TEST THE SYSTEM
When Policy Meets Real-World Application
Bad laws and fragile policies collapse when applied consistently.
What This Keynote Covers:
• Public records strategy (FOIA / state equivalents) as a governance diagnostic tool
• Viewpoint neutrality and First Amendment stress testing
• Litigation pressure points and documentation standards
• Case studies: religious display conflicts, censorship challenges, and institutional reversals
Ideal for: Government entities, municipal leadership, legal groups, compliance professionals, universities, and advocacy organizations.
Enrollment & Next Steps
Submit a Request
- Fill out the form with event details, date, and location.
- Choose your topic (or request a custom talk).
Confirm the Details
We’ll review your request & follow up.
- Discuss availability, logistics, and budget.
- Secure your date with a signed agreement & deposit.
Event Prep
We finalize everything.
- Tailor the talk to your audience.
- Confirm setup & technical needs.
Show Time!
- Chaz delivers an unfiltered, high-impact talk.
- No fluff—just strategy, disruption, and results.
Follow-Up
- Post-event media, Q&A, and more if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does Chaz Stevens speak on?
Chaz delivers keynotes and trainings on institutional risk, government accountability, public records strategy, viewpoint neutrality, and media leverage in high-scrutiny environments. Sessions focus on documented tactics, not theory—how systems break, why they fail, and how leaders can prevent escalation into litigation or crisis.
Who is a good fit for these speaking engagements?
Organizations operating under public scrutiny benefit most. That includes government agencies, municipal leadership, law firms, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, universities, and professional associations seeking practical strategy rather than motivational rhetoric.
Is this a keynote, workshop, or training session?
All formats are available. Engagements can be structured as a keynote address, breakout session, interactive workshop, or a customized training depending on audience size and objectives. Content depth scales to match the room.
What makes this different from a traditional speaker?
Most speakers inspire. These sessions analyze. The material is grounded in real-world case experience involving public records law, governance breakdowns, First Amendment conflict, and media strategy. The focus is outcome-oriented and documentation-driven.
Do you offer CLE-style or legal education talks?
Yes. Sessions can be tailored for legal audiences and structured in a CLE-style format. Content emphasizes practical frameworks, risk exposure analysis, and defensible documentation standards relevant to attorneys and compliance professionals.
Can the content be customized for our organization?
Yes. Topics, case examples, and strategic emphasis can be adjusted based on sector, jurisdiction, and current institutional challenges. Customization ensures relevance and practical application.
How do we request a speaking engagement?
Provide event date, format (virtual or in-person), location or time zone, estimated audience size, and desired topic focus. Contact details are listed on this page. A scoped proposal and session structure will follow.