Benjamin Upton

Benjamin Upton has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as a Legal Assistant at the Law Office of L. Ilaine Upton, where they drafted and edited pleadings, served legal documents, and worked as a runner for state and federal courts.

Benjamin then worked as an Intern at the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation, where they researched and analyzed policy proposals and legislation, presented findings, and edited a pamphlet on government spending.

After that, Benjamin worked as a Law Clerk at The Rutherford Institute, where they researched Constitutional law and drafted legal documents.

Benjamin then worked as a Law Clerk at Boyle Bain Reback and Slayton, where they drafted bankruptcy petitions and legal memoranda, researched case law, and produced documents for a Continuing Legal Education program.

Next, they worked as a Legal Assistant at Legal Services of Northern Virginia, taking responsibility for various aspects of the bankruptcy process and streamlining case management procedures.

Benjamin then worked as an Associate Attorney at The Strong Law Firm, specializing in civil litigation, bankruptcy, and consumer protection.

Following that, Benjamin worked as a Contract Attorney at LDiscovery LLC, reviewing documents for discovery requests, performing quality control, and working with Relativity software.

Currently, they are a Legal Content Editor at Fastcase, where they research and monitors legislative changes, manages software updates, and trains and supervises a development team.

Benjamin Upton completed their undergraduate studies at George Mason University from 2003 to 2006, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Economics. Subsequently, they pursued higher education at the University of Virginia School of Law from 2007 to 2010, where they obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, specializing in Law.