About Alycia Michelle Guichard

Empowerment isn’t a concept—it’s a calling. And for Alycia Michelle Guichard, it’s a lifelong mission rooted in truth, resilience, and real results.

Alycia is the president and CEO of AMG EmPowers. As a nationally recognized empowerment strategist, award-winning attorney, accomplished entrepreneur, and passionate pro bono advocate, she is known for leveraging organizational strategy to drive both personal and professional success. She equips individuals, teams, and institutions to transform purpose into performance—and setbacks into success. With unapologetic clarity, she brings precision and presence to every room she enters, empowering others to do the same.

A sought-after speaker, facilitator, and educator, Alycia has developed nationally recognized programs and delivered impactful presentations across academic, corporate, and community platforms. Her client and speaking list includes Fortune 500 companies such as Merck & Co., Colgate-Palmolive, Netflix, and Verizon; academic institutions including Columbia University, New York University (NYU), Fordham University School of Law, and Rutgers Law School; and organizations and conferences such as Street Law, Inc., Children’s Rights Organization, the International Summit of Youth in Care, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ), and the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP). This list is not exhaustive—Alycia has contributed to numerous additional platforms, panels, institutions, and private engagements nationwide.

She is also the soon-to-be author of a forthcoming book that explores her signature framework and life lessons in personal mastery and unshakable truth.

Alycia’s personal story is a living testimony of transformation. Raised in the New York City foster care system, her early years were marked by homelessness, special education, abuse, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Despite these challenges, her journey shaped her commitment to helping others live lives of clarity, resilience, and excellence.

Her legal career began at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, where she was mentored by the Honorable Sonia Sotomayor, now a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. She made history as the first Fordham Law School graduate to become a Graduate Clinical Teaching Fellow at Georgetown University Law Center, where she also served as a Summer Law Professor. Her distinguished service includes faculty and leadership roles at Rutgers Law School, serving as a New Jersey Public Defender and Law Guardian, and partnering with Street Law, Inc. to empower Merck executives through community legal education.

Currently, Alycia serves as Emerging Technology Counsel at a Fortune 30 telecommunications leader, working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and innovation. She navigates complex legal and regulatory landscapes, leads global pro bono efforts, and drives cross-functional impact across policy, responsible business, legal, and security teams.

Alycia’s academic achievements reflect her relentless pursuit of knowledge and excellence: an A.A. from Westchester Community College; a B.S. with honors from New York University (NYU); a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law; an LL.M. with distinction from Georgetown University Law Center; and an MBA, cum laude, from Strayer University. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Innovation and Leadership.

In 2025, Alycia received NYU’s Dr. Dorothy Height Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award and delivered the commencement address at Radio City Music Hall—a milestone in a career built on vision, resilience, and impact. She has been consistently honored for her leadership across legal, academic, and corporate spheres, her advocacy for underserved communities, and her commitment to driving measurable change.

Alycia’s mission is bold and unwavering: to help others build legacy, rise in truth, and succeed—without apology. Her story proves what’s possible. Her work builds what’s next.