The following are representative complex commercial matters in which Ms. Benson represented clients: 

• Represented the largest workers compensation insurer in the State of Maryland in numerous cases involving premium disputes with its insureds;

• Successfully represented a large multinational law firm in a collections case, winning summary judgment upon filing the complaint resulting in a favorable settlement on behalf of the client;

• Represented large manufacturer of mammogram machines in successful motion to dismiss class action claims;

• Successfully represented large corporation and its driver, in successful motion for summary judgment against the plaintiff in a wrongful death case;

• Tried ten-day jury trial in the Eastern District of North Carolina involving fraud, breach of contract, and unfair and deceptive trade practices on behalf of large poultry integrator; and

• Successfully arbitrated several disputes on behalf of large home builder before the American Arbitration Association. 

The following are representative pro bono matters in which Ms. Benson has represented clients: 

•  Appointed as lead counsel by the United States District Court for the District of Maryland in a civil rights case;

•  Successfully represented asylum seekers in federal courts and administrative venues achieving legal permanent resident status; and

•  Served as a career mentor for at risk high school students.