Katie Butcher

Katie Butcher has over 20 years of experience in business development and licensing, currently serving as the Director of License Strategy & Business Development at Northwestern University’s Innovation and New Ventures Office (INVO) since October 2018. In this role, Katie collaborates with the Executive Director to analyze business impacts and manage risks related to license agreements while crafting terms that align with INVO’s mission. Previous positions at INVO include Assistant Director of Contracts & License Strategy and Manager of Post Licensing. Katie's earlier experience includes various roles at Viacom and CMT, where responsibilities included rights analysis, contract negotiation, and fostering partnerships in music and media licensing. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Law with a focus on Contract Law and Intellectual Property from Northwestern University, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame, and a BBA in Music Business Management/Marketing from Belmont University.