Benjamin E. Blekhman is an associate in the Investment Funds Group in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He is experienced in matters dealing with Title I of ERISA, including issues involving fiduciary duties, plan asset regulations and prohibited transaction rules. Benjamin is involved with advising private equity, real estate, and other investment vehicles on regulatory considerations to ensure compliance with ERISA regulations.
Experience
Representative Matters
Ryan, LLC, a global tax services, software and technology firm, on a $950 million initial term loan B, $225 million of revolving commitments and $100 million of delayed draw term loan B commitments.
Prior Experience
Summer Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, 2022
Veteran’s Legal Service Clinic
Pro Bono
At Kirkland, Benjamin has assisted on the Ukrainian Temporary Protected Status clinic and hopes to further give back to the community by using his fluency in Russian and Spanish to maximize non-English speaking client interactions and provide the best possible assistance to those most in need of it. In law school, Ben volunteered to work for the Veterans' Legal Service Clinic, where he appeared in court and aided in the representation of several veteran clients in matters such as discharge upgrades and recovering long overdue medical benefits.
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Recognition
Scored in the top 1% (99th percentile) on the Uniform Bar Exam and Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
Memberships & Affiliations
Chicago Bar Association
The Decalogue Society of Lawyers
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
2023Illinois
Languages
English
Russian
Spanish
Education
University of Illinois Chicago School of LawJ.D.summa cum laude2022
Valedictorian
Highest Grade Awards, Federal Income Tax and Criminal Procedure
University of Illinois Chicago Law Review
President, Decalogue Society
Barrister’s Scholarship
Loyola University ChicagoB.A., Political Science; B.A., History2018
