Biography

Ms. Johnson is one of our Attorneys based in Porcupine, South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Ms. Johnson graduated with honors from the Oglala Lakota College in 2018 and received her J.D. from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law in May of 2021. Since graduating from law school, she has consistently worked with tribal entities in many aspects. Such work includes drafting policies and working with compliance departments. Ms. Johnson is admitted to practice law in the State of North Dakota. Ms. Johnson is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and descendant of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. 

Josey Johnson

Attorney

 
TRIBAL AFFILIATION

Member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and descendant of the Oglala Sioux Tribe

 
EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Oglala Lakota College (B.A. 2018) magna cum laude

Juris Doctorate, University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law (2021)

 
BAR ADMISSIONS

North Dakota; Crow Creek Tribal Court

 

PRIOR LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Big Fire Law & Policy Group, Associate Attorney (2023-2024); Peebles Kidder Bergin and Robinson, Law Clerk (2021-2023); Pebbles Kidder Bergin and Robinson, Intern (Summer 2020); Pennington County Public Defender’s Officer (Summer 2019)

jjohnson@ctnativelaw.com

(531) 200-6945

 

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