About the firm
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:
▶ Founders preparing to raise capital from U.S. and international investors.
▶ Executives navigating high-stakes presentations, board communication, and leadership transitions.
▶ VCs and Angel Investors seeking communication support for their portfolio companies.
▶ Fund Managers building LP relationships and managing investor communications at the fund level.
▶ Accelerators and Incubators looking to equip their cohorts with world-class pitch and persuasion frameworks.
Core Services:
▶Pitch Like a Lawyer: Workshops + 1:1 sessions
▶Investment Narrative Design: Fundraising and investor storytelling
▶Executive Presence Coaching: One-on-one advisory for founders and leadership teams
▶LP Communication Strategy: Fund-level investor relations support
Precision. Persuasion. Presence.
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.
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