Laura J. McKnight

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.

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

Laura J. McKnight In the News

The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Honors Jackson Lewis Attorneys

August 15, 2019 • Jackson Lewis

Jackson Lewis Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2019

August 15, 2018 • Jackson Lewis

Best Lawyers in America Honors Jackson Lewis Attorneys in Its 2018 Edition

August 15, 2017 • Jackson Lewis