A native of Spearfish, Rebecca initially planned a career in accounting. She graduated from Black Hills State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She then switched to law, and graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law with her J.D. in 2008. While in law school, she interned at GPNA. Rebecca is involved in various South Dakota State bar activities and is a board member of the South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association. She is BV Distinguished with Martindale Hubbell and a Super Lawyers’ Rising Star from 2015–2018.
Rebecca and her husband Jason have a son, Remington, and daughter Rachel. The family enjoys camping, weekends at the lake and attending the kids’ sporting events. Fun-loving with a quick wit, Rebecca is attempting to perfect her golf game and avidly roots for the Denver Broncos. She is a superhero at multitasking; while managing a successful legal practice and happy family life, she also donates her time to several volunteer organizations and is the Vice President for Community Health Center of the Black Hills.
A fearsome advocate with a compassionate heart, Rebecca is smart, civil, and gets along winningly with her peers, staff, and opposing counsel. A natural mentor for new associates, Rebecca provides meaningful solutions with her trademark generosity and humor.
Carmody Axlund
Advanced Certified Paralegal
(605) 342-1078
Education
- Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D. - 2008
- Undergraduate School: Black Hills State University, B.A. - 2004
Admitted to the Bar
- State of South Dakota - 2008
- State of Montana - 2009
- State of North Dakota - 2011
Professional Memberships
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of South Dakota
- State Bar of North Dakota
- Pennington County Bar Association
- State Bar of Montana
Honors and Recognition
- Super Lawyers’ “Great Plains Rising Star” 2015–2018