Martina Stewart

Martina Stewart is a seasoned digital legal and political journalist currently serving as the Team Lead for Legal Intelligence -- General Assignment at Bloomberg Law.1 With over 15 years of experience in reporting, writing, and editing at major national media outlets, she has established herself as an expert in legal and political journalism.

Professional Background

Martina's current role at Bloomberg Law involves leading a daily litigation and general assignment team. Her team consists of two deputy editors, two senior-level reporters, and four junior-level reporters, many of whom hold J.D. degrees. Under her leadership, the team publishes more than a dozen stories daily, providing extra capacity for litigation coverage and supporting other reporters in the Bloomberg Law newsroom.1

Education and Career Transition

Martina's educational background is impressive and diverse:

• B.A. from Yale University (1990-1994)
• J.D. from Harvard Law School (1994-1997)
• M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism (2006-2007)1

After initially pursuing a legal career, Martina made a transition to journalism, focusing primarily on covering politics and law on digital platforms, including web, mobile, social media, and newsletters.

Legal Experience

Before her journalism career, Martina gained significant legal experience:

• Two federal court clerkships (one trial and one appellate)
• Experience litigating various civil cases in federal court
• Argued cases in federal appeals court1

Specialties and Expertise

Martina's areas of expertise include:

• Political and national affairs reporting and editing
• Legal affairs reporting and editing
• Fact-checking and misinformation online
• WordPress and online publishing tools
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Legal research and reasoning
• Federal civil procedure
• Constitutional law
• Administrative law
• U.S. Supreme Court1

With her unique combination of legal expertise and journalistic skills, Martina Stewart has positioned herself as a valuable asset in the field of legal and political journalism, particularly in the digital realm.