Wade Hinton, Esq. | America’s Bridge Builder
Trusted advisor helping leaders lead when it matters most.
Keynotes that equip leaders to navigate complexity with clarity, courage, and connection.
WADE ISN’T YOUR TYPICAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Wade doesn’t just talk leadership. He helps teams build trust, drive change, and make culture real.
Wade Hinton is a nationally recognized speaker and trusted advisor to organizations navigating leadership, culture, and strategy.
From big stages to private boardrooms, Wade helps leaders move with clarity, show up with courage, and create momentum that sticks.
A former Fortune 250 executive and general counsel, Wade brings real-world experience—not just inspiration—to the room.
TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS
…. and many other respected organizations across insurance and financial services, professional services, and public leadership.
Community engagement is paramount.
Civically, Wade serves as a board member for Think Tennessee, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Aquarium, and the Chattanooga State Community College Foundation.
He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the Rotary Club of Chattanooga. Previous board service includes Benwood Foundation (Chair), UTC Chancellor’s Roundtable (Chair), Tennessee State University Foundation, and many more. Wade has also received gubernatorial appointed to state boards and commissions by three different administrations.
Wade has been named a Top 100 Diversity Officer by DiversityFirst, one of 40 best advocates and business leaders under the age of 40 by both the National Bar Association and the Network Journal, respectively, and a Tennessee Bar Foundation Fellow and Tennessee YLD Fellow.
Awarded, selected, and honored by peers and global institutions.
He has been awarded the Walter Williams Achievement Award, the Diversity Community Champion for Justice Award, the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Whitney M. Young Award, the Chattanooga NAACP Thurgood Marshall Award, and the Tennessee NAACP 45 Under 45 Award and selected for programs such as Presidential Leadership Scholars, Leadership Tennessee, and Leadership Chattanooga. Wade was also a member of Harvard’s inaugural Young American Leaders Program. His interest in foreign policy led him to be selected as a Marshall Memorial Fellow by the German Marshall Fund and was one of six Americans named to GMF Future of U.S. German-Relations Task Force.
Strong roots, deep ties, and world traveled.
Wade is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, a graduate of Emory University, The University of Memphis School of Law, and studied at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary.
His most important role is being a father. He and his long-time partner Jana have one adorable daughter - Genevieve Silvia Eichel-Hinton.
He also loves to travel, read, work out, and play golf when possible.
Topics
· Community Culture: Measurement & Accountability
· State of Inclusion: No More Business as Usual
· How to be an Inclusive Organization
· Partisan Policy Changes in the Workplace: When to Speak Out
· Action & Accountability… Using Data to Drive Change
· Made a Commitment to Increase Diversity? Start with Inclusion
Testimonials
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"Wade’s natural ability to create connections is evident when he takes the stage; his presence and charisma have a way of disarming even the most hard-to-reach attendee. During the planning process, he takes great care to understand the composition of the audience, the organizer’s goals, and expected outcomes to create dynamic, engaging, and relevant content."
Stacey Keating, Vice President - Corporate Communications
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"Wade Hinton's keynote was a game-changer, infusing our event with energy and invaluable insights. We're eager to tap into his expertise further across our organization, inspired by his ability to engage and set a new standard for excellence. His wealth of knowledge on diversity added an invaluable dimension to his impactful presentation."
Shaquanta Locke, Manager Supplier Diversity
Volkswagen Group of America
