Biography
Laura McKnight is Of Counsel in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.
Ms. McKnight is a trial lawyer defending employers in federal and state courts, administrative agencies and before arbitration panels on a wide range of employment issues- discrimination, harassment, retaliation (including False Claims Act and whistleblower cases), defamation, negligence and violations of non-solicitation and non-competition agreements.
She also regularly counsels clients in all aspects of personnel decisions including disciplinary issues, reductions in force, drafting and enforcing non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements and drafts executives employment contracts for employers.
Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, she served as co-chair of the employment group at a mid-size litigation firm in Minneapolis.
Honors and Recognitions
- Minnesota Super Lawyers (1999-present)
Professional Associations and Activities
- American Bar Association
- American Bar Foundation, Fellow (membership limited to one-third of one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction)
- Defense Research Institute
- Federal Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Pro Bono and Community Involvement
- Avinity, Board of Directors
- Bethel University, Board of Trustees
- Bethel University Foundation, Board of Governors
- Episcopal Church in Minnesota, Vice Chancellor
- Minnesota Visiting Nurses Association (MVNA), Former Board Chair
