Kathryn Martin

Personal Introduction

Kathryn "Katie" M. Martin is a former U.S. Air Force J.A.G., Army General Counsel, and media producer who has built a career at the intersection of justice, advocacy, and storytelling. As founder of a mission-driven media production company, she focuses on bringing overlooked true stories in history to the forefront. With more than 20 years of management and legal experience spanning military justice, employment law, brand protection, and intellectual property, Katie has served as counsel to senior military and government leaders, represented crime victims, led complex investigations, and advised clients on high-stakes matters involving cybersecurity, ethics, civil rights, and creative assets. Her work is defined by fierce advocacy, strategic clarity, and a deep commitment to justice and cultural impact. She earned her J.D. from The John Marshall Law School (now University of Illinois Law), an M.A. in film and media from Johns Hopkins, certificates in DEIA management from Cornell and Entertainment IP Law from USC Gould, and is a featured legal commentator on Netflix and Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter.”