
Kai Falkenberg
Business-Minded General Counsel Driving Legal Excellence in Media.
Expert legal counsel for boards, management, and newsrooms—empowering digital, broadcast, and print organizations.

Expert legal counsel for boards, management, and newsrooms—empowering digital, broadcast, and print organizations.
Kai Falkenberg is a business-minded general counsel with over 20 years of experience spanning premier law firms, municipal government, and leading newsrooms across digital, broadcast, and print media. Renowned for advising boards and executive leadership, she delivers innovative, cost-effective legal strategies that address the complexiti
Kai Falkenberg is a business-minded general counsel with over 20 years of experience spanning premier law firms, municipal government, and leading newsrooms across digital, broadcast, and print media. Renowned for advising boards and executive leadership, she delivers innovative, cost-effective legal strategies that address the complexities of media, technology, and consumer product sectors. A trusted advisor in high-profile situations, Kai consistently instills confidence and drives consensus among diverse stakeholders.
A steadfast advocate for press freedom, Kai Falkenberg leads pro bono efforts with nonprofit news organizations and serves on numerous industry and community boards. As an award-winning writer and creator of the nation’s first Law and Regulation of Social Media course at Columbia Law School, she advances both legal education and media adv
A steadfast advocate for press freedom, Kai Falkenberg leads pro bono efforts with nonprofit news organizations and serves on numerous industry and community boards. As an award-winning writer and creator of the nation’s first Law and Regulation of Social Media course at Columbia Law School, she advances both legal education and media advocacy—empowering journalists and organizations across evolving platforms.
Kai Falkenberg is recognized for building and operating dynamic, service-oriented legal departments at both startups and high-growth media organizations. She expertly manages legal risks, oversees litigation, employment, and compliance, and guides teams through organizational transformation. Her leadership fosters innovation, compliance,
Kai Falkenberg is recognized for building and operating dynamic, service-oriented legal departments at both startups and high-growth media organizations. She expertly manages legal risks, oversees litigation, employment, and compliance, and guides teams through organizational transformation. Her leadership fosters innovation, compliance, and sustainable growth—ensuring operational excellence in fast-paced, challenging media environments.