Ben Jones

Ben Jones is a seasoned professional in diversity and inclusion, currently serving as the Senior Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Perkins Coie LLP since August 2019. Previously, Ben held the position of Assistant Director at the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services from July 2014 to April 2019. Additional experience includes roles such as Deputy General Counsel at Caterpillar Inc. and Contract Attorney for Obama for America. Ben's legal career began at K & L Gates LLP as an Associate specializing in corporate practice, including transactional and securities matters. Ben began academia at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earning a B.S. in Psychology before obtaining a J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law.