Kelsey Benedick

Counsel

Portland

971.213.2839

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Kelsey Benedick serves as counsel in the firm's commercial litigation practice group, where she is known for being a dedicated and empathetic advocate. With a commitment to transparent and effective communication, Kelsey guides her clients through the legal process with assurance, aiming to secure the best possible outcomes tailored to their unique situations.

Kelsey has garnered significant courtroom experience for someone at this stage in her career, including a federal jury trial and a state bench trial. Her experience spans various areas, including appeals, business litigation, financial institutions litigation, healthcare litigation, local counsel services, and pro bono work. This diverse experience enables Kelsey to handle complex litigation matters adeptly, making her a vital asset to her clients.

Represented start-up commercial tenant in defending against breach of commercial lease action
Represented pro bono client in Section 1983 civil rights matter against various Oregon Department of Corrections officials
Represented global distributor of agricultural commodities in action to enforce foreign arbitration award, advancing novel theories of law related to quasi in rem jurisdiction in the District of Oregon
Represented client in defending against quiet title and declaratory relief action
Represented small business owner in quiet title action, to secure title to business property client had purchased approximately 20 years ago without ever receiving a signed deed to the property
Represented supply chain partner in dispute with buyer after buyer reduced quantity of ordered product, which had unique specifications and could not be easily resold to a third party
Represented couple who operated small herb farm in claims brought by large herb wholesaler at trial
Represented corporation in dispute involving trademark infringement, counterfeiting, and cyberpiracy claims
Represented officers of energy storage company in defamation and dilution claims brought by former employee
Represented financial institution in dispute involving alleged breach of contract, interference with contractual relations, and violation of Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
Represented local nonprofit which intervened in lawsuit to protect rights of transgender students in Oregon

Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D., summa cum laude)
- Lewis & Clark Law Review, Notes & Comments Editor
University of New Mexico (B.A., Spanish, Minor in Chemistry, summa cum laude)
- U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship
- Phi Betta Kappa

Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
- Board Member (2024)
- Pro Bono Committee Co-Chair (2023-2024)
- Pro Bono Committee (2019-Present)
- Imprint Program (2019-Present)
Multnomah Bar Association (2017-Present)
Gus J. Solomon Inn of Court (2017-2020)

CLE: Updates and Developments in Transgender Law, OSB Civil Rights Section (2019)
“Eradicating Revenge Porn: Intimate Images as Personal Identifying Information,” Author, Lewis & Clark Law Review Notes & Comments, Vol. 22 (July 16, 2018)
“Candy Trademarking 101: What You Need to Know About Distinctiveness,” Co-Author, Confectionary News (December 5, 2017)

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® – Commercial Litigation (2021-2024)
Oregon Super Lawyer Rising Star (2020-2023)

Lawyers for Literacy, Board Member (2023-present)
U.S. District Court of Oregon Historical Society, Board Member (2022-Present)
Best Buddies Oregon Chapter, Board Member (2019)
Lewis & Clark Law School, Mentor (2018-Present)

Larkins Vacura Kayser LLP, Partner (2024)
- Associate (2019-2024)
Lane Powell, Associate (2017-2019)
- Summer Associate (2016)
United States District Court for the District of Oregon, Judicial Extern to the Honorable Michael Simon (2016)

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United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
United States District Court, District of Oregon

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