Michelle Simon Benyacar

Michelle Simon Benyacar has a diverse and extensive work experience in the legal field. Michelle Simon is currently serving as an Assistant General Counsel at Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. since January 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Deputy General Counsel at STO Building Group from July 2016 to January 2023. Michelle also gained experience as a Project Counsel at Skanska, where they worked on the LaGuardia Airport Project from June 2015 to June 2016.

Before their role at Skanska, Michelle held the position of Special Counsel at Peckar & Abramson, P.C. from August 2011 to June 2015. In this role, they were responsible for preparing, analyzing, revising, and negotiating global design-build, construction, and subcontract agreements for various projects.

Michelle's earlier experiences include working as the General Counsel at Syska Hennessy Group from February 2007 to November 2010, where they served as the sole in-house attorney for a global engineering company. Michelle Simon also worked at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC as an Associate from April 2002 to February 2007, with a focus on sourcing counsel for GE Capital.

Michelle began their career as an Associate at L'Abbate Balkan Colavita & Contini in April 1997. Michelle Simon worked as lead regional counsel to Johnson Controls, Inc. and handled various legal matters related to design professional liability, copyright and trademark infringement, and insurance coverage.

Overall, Michelle Simon Benyacar's work experience spans across multiple industries, including infrastructure, construction, and consulting engineering. Michelle Simon has expertise in contract negotiations, legal support, and risk management.

Michelle Simon Benyacar earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan from 1986 to 1990. Michelle Simon then pursued their Juris Doctor degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University from 1990 to 1993. In addition, they also studied at the University of York in 1988 and 1989.