Kathryn M. Martin

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. She is also the founder of a mission-driven media production company focused on bringing overlooked true stories in history to the forefront.

With over 20 years of management and legal experience, spanning military justice, employment law, brand protection, and intellectual property, Katie has served as legal 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.

Katie earned her Juris Doctor (J.D) degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL (now University of Illinois Law), a Master’s (MA) Degree in film and media from Johns Hopkins, advanced certificates in DEIA management from Cornell, and Entertainment IP Law from U.S.C Gould School of Law. She is also a featured legal commentator on Netflix and Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter”, and is a sought-after speaker on law, equity, and the power of media to shape our understanding of history and American justice.

Through both her legal and creative work, Katie continues her legacy of service by helping others tell their stories, curate their business dreams, own their rights, and shape their future with intention.

Arizona

State Bar of Arizona

ID Number: 032744

Attorney Advisor

United States Army, Army Cyber Command

2018 - 2025

Katie provided support and representation to federal supervisors and directors on adverse actions, necessary employee management relating to reasonable accommodations, Equal Employment Opportunity issues, Inspectors General investigations, and various other suits related to harassment within the workplace.

Assistant Attorney General

Office of the Arizona Attorney General

2016 - 2017

Katie litigated 200+ child welfare dependency cases from investigation to removal of children through parental severance proceedings; mediated and negotiated 400+ child abuse and neglect cases throughout Arizona; and, managed and advised 90+ Department of Child Safety (DCS) case managers on issues of child abuse investigation, removal, dependency allegations, and case management.

Judge Advocate General | Special Assistant Unites States Attorney | Criminal Investigator

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

2010 - 2016

Katie was the principal advisor to the Staff Judge Advocate on all Air Force criminal justice and adverse actions in the state of Hawaii; was the primary legal advisor to more than 200+ federal agents, intel analysts, and military commanders; and, was the sole legal representative and law enforcement coordinator on behalf of sexual assault victims during the investigation and trial process.

Legal Intern - Trial Defense Service

United States Army

2008 - 2008

Katie assisted in interviewing clients, reviewing and interpreting case files, administrative separation actions, and non-judicial punishments; created demonstrative evidence used in trial and other military legal hearings; and, researched and prepared motions to include obstruction of justice, and medical malpractice as a potential defense to involuntary manslaughter.

University of Southern California Gould School of Law

Graduate Certificate (2023) | Entertainment Intellectual Property Law

2023 - 2023

Cornell University

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Certificate (2022) | DEIA

2022 - 2022

University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School

J.D. (2009) | Law

2006 - 2009

Northeastern Illinois University

B.S. (2004) | Management

1996 - 2004

State Bar of Arizona  # 032744

Member

Current

Legal Commentator & Contributor, Lifetime Network, in partnership with Netflix, Los Angeles, California

January 1, 2023

"Surviving R. Kelly 3: Final Chapter" Documentary

Provided on-screen legal commentary and analysis for federal and criminal trial proceedings for R. Kelly.

Denim Day Keynote Speaker, Denim Day Luncheon, Fayetteville, North Carolina

April 30, 2025

Fort Liberty Army Instillation SHARP Directorate - Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program

The theme for Denim Day 2025 encouraged people to use their voices to advocate for survivors, support collective change, and become aware of the legal tools within the Department of Defense to facilitate this goal.