Brittany Kjerstad McKnight

Brittany Kjerstad McKnight is an Assistant Professor of Business Law at the Ness School of Management and Economics, South Dakota State University (SDSU). She holds a B.A. in English (magna cum laude, 2011) and a J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law (2015). Licensed to practice law in South Dakota’s state and federal courts, she has extensive professional experience, including founding her own law firm, corporate counsel roles, and work as both a prosecutor and defense attorney.

Education:

• B.A. in English, South Dakota State University, 2011
• J.D., University of South Dakota School of Law, 2015

Research & Teaching Interests: Focuses on Real Estate, Property Law, and Business Law. Teaches courses such as BLAW 433 Real Estate, CJUS 412 Criminal Prosecution and Defense, and BLAW 350/351.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of the South Dakota Bar (2015–present)
• Former Board Member, South Dakota Young Lawyer Board (2017–2019)
• Committee Member, South Dakota State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (2019–present)

Awards: Received the Volstorff-Walder Award (runner-up) from SDSU Greek Life in Spring 2020.

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