University of Michigan, (A.B., Political Science and B.S. (NRE), Environmental Policy),May 1996

Vermont Law School, (J.D. Candidate, 1996-1997)

GPA 3.52 | Rank: 1/173

·       Invited to join Vermont Law Review

·       Academic Excellence Award for attaining the highest grade in Criminal Law and Property

·       Nominated for inclusion in The National Dean’s List, 1996-97 

University of Washington School of Law (Juris Doctor, June 1999)

Ms. Benson is active in her children’s school, Friends School of Baltimore including serving as a Girl Scout troop leader, an Alumni Student Recruiter for the University of Michigan, and the owner and operator of Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC.