Martin Kruming

Martin Kruming is a Lecturer at San Diego State University (SDSU), specializing in Media Law and Ethics. With a career spanning over four decades, he combines journalism, legal practice, and academia. His undergraduate studies in journalism at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, led to reporting roles at the Latin American Times, Associated Press, and Memphis Commercial Appeal. After earning his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1973, he practiced family law and later transitioned to literary law. Simultaneously, he edited the San Diego Daily Transcript and San Diego Lawyer magazine, blending legal and journalistic expertise. His teaching focus at SDSU includes JMS 494 (Media Law & Ethics), a role he has held for over 40 years.

Education highlights include his BA in Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill and JD from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. His research interests reflect his interdisciplinary career: media law ethics, legal journalism intersections, and literary law. He has maintained active roles in the San Diego County Bar Association through editorial contributions. While no specific grants or awards are noted, his sustained academic contribution and cross-disciplinary career underscore his influence in legal journalism education.