Katie Holbrook

About

Katie Holbrook was born and raised in Gwinnett County, GA, and began exploring criminal justice concepts in high school. That interest grew into a passion for defense work during her undergraduate studies which included mentorship by Honorary GACDL member and Past President Michael Shapiro, as well as the GACDL members at Peters, Rubin, Sheffield & Hodges where she interned. She joined GACDL as its Part-Time Administrative and Membership Coordinator in April 2024.

Serving as Mental Health Advocacy Chair and then Vice President of Active Minds, a nonprofit organization focusing on mental health awareness and education for young adults, Katie was able to introduce the Georgia State University Chapter to the intersection of mental health and the criminal legal system - an intersection in which she is keenly interested. 

Katie is a 2024 graduate of Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice whose empathy and compassion can be credited to growing up in a loving home with her parents and two older sisters. In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time outdoors and with her “three f’s:” family, friends, and furbabies. As a lifetime Atlanta Falcons fan, Katie’s always up to root for the underdog.