Speak the Truth when Facing the

Consequences

Richard W. Stevens — lawyer, author, and Fellow at the Walter Bradley Center on Natural & Artificial Intelligence — teaches leaders how to respond under scrutiny and make sound decisions in high-stakes moments.


Advised over 200 clients fighting for their careers against all odds.

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Richard W. Stevens is an expert lawyer, author, and Fellow of Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence. With degrees in computer science (UC San Diego) and law (University of San Diego), he practiced civil and administrative litigation in California and Washington, D.C., taught legal research and writing at George Washington University and George Mason University law schools, and specialized in dispositive motions and appellate briefs. Richard has authored or co-authored five books and numerous articles spanning intelligent design, artificial and human intelligence, economics, the Bill of Rights, and Christian apologetics. His latest book, Investigation Defense: What to Do When They Question You (2024), distills decades of experience into a practical method for high-stakes questioning.

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See Richard at TEDxNaples


March 21, 2026

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sugden Community Theatre

Naples, FL

Richard will present on How to Tell the Truth Under Pressure — and Survive!


The Event is officially SOLD OUT.

Stand Your Ground When It Matters Most.

"My mission is to help leaders and everyday individuals navigate high-stakes scrutiny with integrity, and speak the truth safely. "

-Richard Stevens


You don't have to be a lawyer to face an interrogation. Whether it's a corporate board room, a media frenzy, or a government inquiry, Investigation Defense gives you the practical methods to protect your reputation and tell the truth without fear.

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Investigation Defense: What to Do When They Question You


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Investigation Defense

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