McKenna Ford is an associate attorney who assists clients with appeals and litigation matters, including intellectual property and employment law.
Capabilities
Biography
McKenna received her J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law where she graduated with High Honors. While in law school, McKenna served as editor-in-chief for the Montana Law Review and worked as a research assistant for a constitutional law professor. McKenna helped research and edit a casebook on Montana constitutional law.
Prior to law school, McKenna attended the University of Montana where she studied Spanish.
McKenna enjoys spending time with her dogs and running.
Accomplishments
Academic
The University of Montana School of Law (J.D., High Honors, 2022)
Editor-in-Chief – Montana Law Review, 2021-2022
Associate Dean of Students Award for Highest Academic Achievement in Contracts, Legal Research, and Montana Constitutional Law
Professional
Law Clerk to the Honorable Laurie McKinnon, Montana Supreme Court, 2022-2023
Law Clerk to the Honorable Anthony Johnstone, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2023-2024
Associations
Professional
State Bar of Montana
Insights
Article
FinCEN Interim Rule Significantly Limits Application of CTA: Domestic Reporting Companies Exempt from BOI Reporting April 1, 2025
Article
CTA Injunction is Lifted: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting is Now Mandatory February 20, 2025
Article
CTA Injunction is lifted by Supreme Court, but separate CTA injunction remains in effect: BOI reporting is voluntary January 29, 2025
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Hey, Brand Owners! File Your Trademark Renewals and Statements of Use Now to Avoid USPTO Fee Increases December 9, 2024
Articles
FinCEN Interim Rule Significantly Limits Application of CTA: Domestic Reporting Companies Exempt from BOI Reporting April 1, 2025
CTA Injunction is Lifted: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting is Now Mandatory February 20, 2025
CTA Injunction is lifted by Supreme Court, but separate CTA injunction remains in effect: BOI reporting is voluntary January 29, 2025
Hey, Brand Owners! File Your Trademark Renewals and Statements of Use Now to Avoid USPTO Fee Increases December 9, 2024
Right of Publicity and Privacy Laws: Key Insights for Marketing Professionals November 11, 2024
Credentials
Licensed
Montana
Education
University of Montana School of Law
