About the firm
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Kushner Executive Advisory is a boutique strategic advisory firm specializing in high-impact communication for founders, executives, and venture-backed companies.
Our methodology is rooted in the discipline of federal litigation. Founded by a former U.S. Department of Justice attorney, Kushner Executive Advisory applies the structural rigor of legal persuasion to the language of business, transforming complex technical and commercial concepts into investor-ready narratives built to compel conviction and withstand scrutiny.
Our flagship framework, "Pitch Like a Lawyer: Build a Winning Case for Investors," draws directly from principles of legal persuasion and courtroom advocacy. We work with:
â–¶ Founders preparing to raise capital from U.S. and international investors.
â–¶ Executives navigating high-stakes presentations, board communication, and leadership transitions.
â–¶ VCs and Angel Investors seeking communication support for their portfolio companies.
â–¶ Fund Managers building LP relationships and managing investor communications at the fund level.
â–¶ Accelerators and Incubators looking to equip their cohorts with world-class pitch and persuasion frameworks.
Core Services:
â–¶Pitch Like a Lawyer: Workshops + 1:1 sessions
â–¶Investment Narrative Design: Fundraising and investor storytelling
â–¶Executive Presence Coaching: One-on-one advisory for founders and leadership teams
â–¶LP Communication Strategy: Fund-level investor relations support
Precision. Persuasion. Presence.​​​​​
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About Kathryn
Kathryn is a communication strategist and former U.S. Department of Justice attorney who helps professionals, executives, and founders communicate with clarity, confidence, and credibility.
Drawing on nearly a decade of experience representing the United States in high-stakes federal matters, she teaches clients how to deliver their message with impact, whether in the boardroom, the interview chair, or on the global stage.
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Experience & Expertise
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Served as a federal attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice for nearly ten years, representing the United States in complex, high-stakes federal cases
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Crafted persuasive narratives and arguments on behalf of the U.S. in written and oral advocacy
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Engaged with leaders of multi-billion-dollar companies in the context of federal investigations, assessing communication and credibility in high-pressure settings
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Collaborated with leading world experts to distill highly technical and complex subjects into clear, compelling explanations for diverse audiences
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Designed and delivered trainings to hundreds of professionals, including business leaders, FBI agents, and attorneys
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Served on hiring committees, reviewing applications and interviewing candidates, providing an insider’s perspective on what interviewers look for in top performers
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Brings a global perspective, having lived and taught English in Spain for two years and developed a deep understanding of cross-cultural communication
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