Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced the appointment of Billings attorney Emily Jones to the Montana Judicial Standards Commission, a key body responsible for upholding the integrity and ethical standards of the state’s judiciary.
With more than 15 years in private practice, Jones brings extensive legal experience to the commission, which investigates allegations of judicial misconduct and ensures accountability within Montana’s courts. Her appointment, confirmed by the Montana Senate, will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029.
“Maintaining public trust in our judiciary demands unwavering ethical standards,” Knudsen said. “Emily Jones’s extensive legal experience and dedication to justice make her an exceptional addition to the Judicial Standards Commission.”
Jones’s diverse legal background includes representing Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. From 2022 to 2024, she served as a special assistant attorney general, assisting the Montana Department of Justice with complex civil litigation. In 2025, she was named to the Montana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
A graduate of the University of Montana School of Law, Jones is admitted to practice in Montana state and federal courts, Arizona superior courts, the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
