Benjamin H. Klein

As a veteran of New York’s top litigation firms, Ben is experienced in the art of guiding high-stakes lawsuits to successful resolutions. And, as an active pilot for more than two decades, Ben brings his deep passion for all things airplane to the Firm’s aviation practice.  Ben is a member of the leading aviation and national bar associations and often presents on aviation law related topics at conferences nationwide.

Prior Associations

• Davis Polk & Wardwell
• Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison
• SLG, LLP

Education

• University of Michigan Law School – JD
  • Contributing Editor, Michigan Law Review

Clerkship

• Honorable Bruce W. Kauffman – U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Memberships

• New York City Bar Association
  • Member – Aeronautics Committee
• International Air and Transportation Safety Bar Association
• Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association
• American Bar Association

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Moderator: Who Needs Pilots? The Future of Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Their Regulation: International Air and Transportation Safety Bar Association Annual Conference - November 2014 
• Panelist: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: The Law, Technology & Social Implications: New York City Bar Association - April 23, 2015
• Speaker: Not So Sweet Part 16: Representing Aeronautical Service Providers in FAA-Assisted Airport Enforcement Proceedings: Lawyer Pilot Bar Association Summer Meeting - July 25, 2015
• Speaker: Crowdsourcing Aircraft Charter: Navigating Current Regulations: National Business Aviation Association Annual Exhibition and Convention - November 2015.