Keynote Speaker

At the age of 23, Shon Hopwood found himself heading to prison. His life lacked direction, and he had little to no confidence that his future would unfold happily or successfully. And yet, just two short decades later, he is a happily married father and an accomplished lawyer teaching his craft at one of the nation’s most highly-respected schools of law. How did he turn it all around? Where did he find the motivation to persevere past self-doubt and overcome enormous hurdles toward success? With this speech, Hopwood shares his moving personal story and his tips for accomplishing any big goal. Woven in between anecdotes from his life, he touches on:

• The importance of setting goals that are attainable, and celebrating when you meet them
• Persevering despite critics and refusing to listen to discouragement
• Abandoning a need for instant gratification to chase a bigger dream
• Believing in second chances