Knowledge is power — a reality that Mona believes in wholeheartedly and endeavors to spark simply. Believing that communication is key to positive change for the future, and with young minds set to rule that future, Mona saw an absence of legal literacy resources for the younger generation. This set the road for her launching of the LegalGreenRoom.com, where she produced and presented webisodes covering the interplay between law and trending stories, presenting thought-provoking questions and delivering the law in simplified language for the non-legal audience. Webisodes ranged from estate planning for new couples and young families, to legal tips for taking and sharing selfies and copyright infringement suits of the generation’s favorite artists, to employment contract tips and interviews with celebrity guests.
Lively and engaging, with an ability to connect with the audience and a natural delivery with apt timing, Mona is sought-after for hosting and emceeing a variety of live events. She has studied with the queen of hosting, Marki Costello (E!’s Drama Queen), and for over a decade emceed Soul Food, a monthly event in Southern California featuring a musical guest line-up of award-winning and Grammy-winning and -nominated singers and songwriters, amongst hosting other events such as those for the American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen. Mona was also Co-Executive and Chase Producer of The Deborah Interviews Show, the first and only daytime live talk show on The Strip, held at the Saxe Theater in Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas.
Mona’s delivery sparks her audience to be as interested and passionate about the subject as she is, all the while maintaining professionalism and authority. For her legal presentations, she has been applauded for her ability to relate to listeners and for her success in simplifying complex legal issues. She has presented hundreds of seminars throughout the state for California’s largest revocable living trust law firm and for Coto Insurance, covering the importance of estate planning and financial planning for those just beginning to accumulate assets to those long retired. She has also presented on topics relating to world governance, has conducted high school classes as a Street Law teacher for at-risk and learning-disabled youth on civil rights and responsibilities, and established the Teen Dating Violence educational program for the Superior Court of Orange for presentation in local schools. Mona served on the S.A.R.A.H. Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope Speakers Bureau, the nation’s United Nations Association Speakers Bureau, and has been named in the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations’ Global Expert Finder list. Her non-legal speaking work includes motivational speeches for patients, survivors, caregivers and loved ones of those touched by cancer.
Mona’s studies have included reporter training with FOX11’s Hal Eisner, and studies under former religion writer and metro editor for the LA Times, William Lobdell. Her knack for public speaking has led to numerous awards, including garnering the Finalist spot in the annual Susan E. McGuigan Oral Advocacy Competition, rising above 350 competitors, and receiving the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for her legal advocacy, research, and writing.
Mona is also available to coach those seeking to hone their delivery skills, whether for a speech, presentation, high-stakes meeting, interview, or webshow/podcast hosting, from beginning speakers to experienced C-suite executives.