Aditi Kulkarni-Knight

Aditi Kulkarni-Knight is an associate at Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, where she serves clients in all stages of complex commercial litigation, including discovery, motions practice, settlement negotiations, trial and arbitration, and federal and state appeals. Ms. Kulkarni-Knight frequently represents energy companies, technology companies, public utility companies, and private equity companies and has defended clients against contract, fraud, and personal injury claims. Ms. Kulkarni-Knight is also experienced in representing both companies and individuals in SEC, DOJ, and other government investigations.

For multiple years, Ms. Kulkarni-Knight has been named among the “Ones to Watch” in the area of Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers, an annual guide by publisher Woodward/White Inc. In 2022, Ms. Kulkarni-Knight was named on the Lawyers of Color Annual Hot List, and in 2020, she was one of five attorneys to be named an “Up and Coming Lawyer” by Law Week Colorado. Prior to joining DGS, Ms. Kulkarni-Knight was a litigation associate at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP.

Born and raised in Colorado, Ms. Kulkarni-Knight strives to stay involved in the local community. She currently serves on the University of Colorado Law Alumni Board. She has also previously served on the Board of Directors for SungateKids and the Young Professionals Council of Denver Kids, Inc. Ms. Kulkarni-Knight also coaches the mock trial team at her alma mater, D'Evelyn High School.

Internally, Ms. Kulkarni-Knight is a member of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. She is fluent in Marathi, the regional language of Maharashtra, India.

Representative Matters

• Obtained a complete defense verdict for a utility company following a jury trial relating to allegations of negligence resulting in personal injury.
• Obtained a favorable jury verdict following a three-week trial for a utility company in a matter arising from a natural gas explosion.
• Obtained a favorable jury verdict for an exploration and production company in a damages dispute with a contractor.
• Obtained a complete defense award in arbitration of contract dispute with Kenyan-based company under Colorado law.
• Obtained favorable settlements for corporate officers accused of fraud, breach of contract and civil conspiracy.
• Obtained a favorable settlement for a company involved in an SEC investigation regarding potential disclosure violations and fraud claims.
• Represented an energy company in a DOJ investigation regarding potential corruption and bribery on a Native American reservation.
• Served as trial and appellate counsel to an oil and gas company in CERCLA contribution action.
• Achieved parole and asylum for several detained pro bono clients seeking asylum for political persecution.