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Benjamin Lee is a member of King & Spalding’s Shareholder and Securities Litigation practice, representing clients in complex commercial litigation.
Benjamin focuses particularly on securities and shareholder litigation matters, including defense of securities class actions, shareholder derivative litigation, and suits arising in connection with M&A transactions. He also has experience in general commercial litigation, healthcare, antitrust and insurance coverage litigation and appellate practice.
Recognition
Publications
J.D., New York University, Dean's Merit Scholar
B.S., Duke University, magna cum laude
Georgia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
State Bar of Georgia
July 19, 2022
Benjamin Lee counsels Acuity Brands in a class action dispute
Defended CommScope, Inc. and several of its top executives in securities class action; obtained dismissal of all claims asserted in the complaint.
Defended Teavana Holdings, Inc. and its directors in shareholder class action litigation challenging Teavana’s acquisition by Starbucks Corporation. Transaction successfully closed in December 2012.
Defended Family Dollar Stores, Inc. and several of its top executives in securities class action. Plaintiff stipulated to dismiss claims while defendants’ motion to dismiss complaint remained pending.
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October 15, 2022
Chancery Court Decision Illuminates Contours of Director Oversight Liability
September 26, 2022
Delaware Chancery Court Decision Dismissing Claims Against SolarWinds Corporation's Board Illuminates Contours of Director Oversight Liability
October 15, 2015
Business Lit Ledger – Fall 2015
July 19, 2022
Benjamin Lee counsels Acuity Brands in a class action dispute
Defended CommScope, Inc. and several of its top executives in securities class action; obtained dismissal of all claims asserted in the complaint.
Defended Teavana Holdings, Inc. and its directors in shareholder class action litigation challenging Teavana’s acquisition by Starbucks Corporation. Transaction successfully closed in December 2012.
Defended Family Dollar Stores, Inc. and several of its top executives in securities class action. Plaintiff stipulated to dismiss claims while defendants’ motion to dismiss complaint remained pending.
See more
October 15, 2022
Chancery Court Decision Illuminates Contours of Director Oversight Liability
September 26, 2022
Delaware Chancery Court Decision Dismissing Claims Against SolarWinds Corporation's Board Illuminates Contours of Director Oversight Liability
October 15, 2015
Business Lit Ledger – Fall 2015
July 19, 2022
Benjamin Lee counsels Acuity Brands in a class action dispute
J.D., New York University, Dean's Merit Scholar
B.S., Duke University, magna cum laude
Georgia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
State Bar of Georgia