Keishunna Webster
Keishunna R. Webster is a seasoned litigation attorney at Butler Snow LLP, where she has practiced for over 13 years as a key member of the Tort, Transportation, and Specialized Litigation group. With more than 14 years of experience, Keishunna focuses her practice on defending commercial trucking companies, landowners, and insurers in complex civil litigation. Her work spans catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, negligent security, and bad faith insurance claims. She is well-versed in all stages of litigation, including depositions, motion practice, and trial, and has earned recognition as a "Mid-South Rising Star" by Super Lawyers for her excellence in personal injury defense.
A graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law and Jackson State University, where she earned a Master of Public Policy, Keishunna is licensed to practice in Mississippi and California, as well as multiple federal district courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has also served in leadership roles within the American Bar Association, including on its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. Known for her strategic legal acumen and commitment to client advocacy, Keishunna is a respected voice in the legal community and frequently speaks at national conferences on transportation and tort law.
• Belhaven University- B.A.
• Jackson State University- M.P.P.
• University of Mississippi School of Law- J.D.
• Mississippi Women Lawyers Association
• Mississippi Bar Association
• Capital Area Bar Association
• California Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Tort Transportation and Specialized Litigation practice group
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that you’ll need to put in a lot of focused work upfront, often in a short period, to set the foundation for long-term success and results.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is managing increasingly aggressive plaintiff tactics, as claimants are often emotionally driven, seeking accountability, and may exaggerate claims to inflate case value.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, honesty, and authenticity are the core values that guide both my professional decisions and personal relationships, ensuring I remain grounded, trustworthy, and true to myself.