Alison Benedon Discusses Her Securities Litigation Practice in Lawdragon Q&A

Litigation partner Alison Benedon was featured in a Lawdragon “Lawyer Limelight” Q&A discussing her career and accomplishments as a securities litigator. In the wide-ranging Q&A, published on May 11, Alison discusses the strategic and analytical thinking that drew her to securities litigation; her journey at Paul, Weiss and as a working mother; and her recent litigation achievements, including securing decisive outcomes on behalf of Amazon and Kirkland Lake Gold. She also discusses the qualities that distinguish her as a strong advocate for her clients.

“I try to understand what the client actually cares about and what the key stakeholders are hoping to achieve,” Alison says. “In securities cases especially, credibility matters. That means being precise about the facts, following every factual lead and making arguments that are grounded in how the business actually works.”