Experience at Work
Channing Burd is an Associate Attorney who focuses his practice on corporate law and business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and contract negotiation. With a strong background in agricultural and food law, Channing brings a nuanced understanding to clients in the agribusiness, real estate, and commercial sectors. Channing has experience advising clients through all phases of complex transactions—ranging from due diligence and entity formation to closing—totaling over $100 million in value. His pragmatic counsel and attention to detail help protect clients’ interests while moving deals forward efficiently. He is also well-versed in the legal issues surrounding food systems, agricultural production, and sustainability, and has published work in the Journal of Food Law & Policy, where he served as Editor-in-Chief during law school.
Awards & Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America – Real Estate Law (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Super Lawyers: Rising Stars – Great Plains Region (2023, 2024, 2025)
Education
- LL.M., Agricultural and Food Law, University of Arkansas School of Law (2022)
- J.D., cum laude, University of Arkansas School of Law (2021)
- B.S., Agricultural Business, Missouri State University (2017)
Significant Experience
- Represented clients in mergers and acquisitions exceeding $100 million in aggregate value, advising on both buy- and sell-side transactions.
- Drafted and negotiated key transactional documents, including asset and stock purchase agreements, letters of intent, and operating agreements.
- Led due diligence efforts and negotiated terms to protect client positions in complex business transactions.
- Served as transactional counsel for a client navigating Chapter 13 bankruptcy, coordinating corporate and financial restructuring.
- Managed corporate governance and regulatory compliance for businesses across the agribusiness, real estate, and professional services sectors.
- Counseled clients through all phases of corporate transactions—from pre-acquisition planning through post-closing integration.
Knowledge & Insights
- “A Uniform Approach to Farm Animal Welfare Laws: Thought for Our Food Instead of Food for Our Thought” Journal of Food Law & Policy, Vol. 2
Admissions & Qualifications
- Missouri
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota