Dr. Kristin Martin

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Biography

Kristin Martin has over 20 years of experience in labor law, particularly in representing workers in the hotel, casino, and institutional food service industries. As a partner at McCracken, Stemerman & Holsberry, she focuses on issues related to employment law, including litigation, negotiation, and arbitration of collective bargaining agreements. She previously served as General Counsel for UNITE International Union, where she represented workers' rights and handled cases involving collective-bargaining rights, economic weapons, and organizing agreements. Martin's education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2026-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching various Law courses.

Partner

— Present

McCracken, Stemerman & Holsberry •

Specializes in employment and labor law, representing workers in various industries.

General Counsel

2020-01-01 — Present

UNITE International Union •

Represents workers and advises on organizing rights and labor law issues.

Law Clerk

— Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit •

Served under the Honorable Harry Pregerson.

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.