David speaks about his children and his new family.


Public Speaking




"Are there speakers more engaging and witty than 
David Marin when he talks about his book? If so, I haven't met them. 
David doesn't just speak, he inspires."
Jessica O'Dwyer, author of Mamalita

"I have hosted over 400 author events for Vroman's bookstore and David's presentation is in the top 1% of all the authors that I have hosted.  Although he is a brilliant lawyer, he is so humble, straight-forward, and never talks down to the audience.  When he talks about his experience adopting his three wonderful children it is from the viewpoint of what great gifts his children are to him.  He normalizes the challenges that adoptive parents face and exquisitely expresses the joy, fun and love that he has been so fortunate to receive and give.  I could tell by some of the questions that the audience asked that his positive attitude toward adoption was both contagious and empowering.  I was definitely not the only person in the audience with tears in their eyes!  David and his three children are the kind of people who restore your faith in humanity.  All parents can learn from David the great art of calling forth the best that is within our children."
Connie Kalter, Events Host at Vroman's Bookstore


"David Marin gave one of the best author talks we've seen at Gallery Bookshop. 
He was polished yet casual, informative, and inspiring. 
I'd already read the book, and his presentation made me 
want to read it all over again!"
Christie Olson Day, owner of Mendocino Books



David is an award-winning, Toastmasters trained public speaker comfortable in front of small and large audiences. A typical speech is about 40 minutes and covers the following : 

Meeting my children 
The robbers 
Their past 
My past 
Family practice 
Visiting Santa Barbara 
Beads of mercury
Adoption reform
The Dream Act
Immigration reform 

AV Requirements: A digital projector, screen, and a hand-held microphone are preferable. 

Logistics: David resides south of San Jose, California. If overnight accommodations and/or airfare are required, the hiring entity is responsible for arrangements and costs. A regular hotel and a cheap seat are fine. 

Schedule and hours: Please e-mail for availability. 

Fee: 
Keynote speaker or audience of 300 of more - $2,000.
Audience of 150 to 299 - $1,600. 
Audience of 75 to 149 - $1,200. 
Audience up to 75 - $800.
Small non-profit or school - $600, or $400 if you're located near the SF Bay area. 

 

 

Contact: thisisus.davidmarin@gmail.com