Benjamin Jensen has extensive experience handling complex commercial litigation matters and regulatory proceedings. He is a member of our firm’s Business Litigation and Intellectual Property + Technology Groups, as well as the Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Team.
Commercial Litigation
Ben represents business clients in complex litigation matters nationwide. His experience includes patent infringement litigation in the Eastern District of Texas and the Southern District of New York. He has also managed major litigations in federal courts involving contract disputes under the Uniform Commercial Code, theft of trade secrets, trademark infringement, software license disputes and copyright infringement. In addition to intellectual property litigation, he has handled other specialized subject matter including defense of class actions, complex construction litigation, commercial lease disputes, foreclosure proceedings and probate litigation. His litigation experience includes jury and bench trials in state and federal courts.
Regulatory Proceedings + Administrative Litigation
Ben regularly represents clients in Connecticut regulatory proceedings and related administrative appeals, with a principal focus on representing health care entities in proceedings before the Office of Health Strategy and Departments of Public Health and Social Services, including Medicaid audits.
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity
As a member of the Data Privacy + Cybersecurity team, Ben assists clients in developing policies and procedures to comply with international data privacy and security laws and regulations, with a particular focus on the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). He counsels clients on compliance programs relating to data privacy and security and negotiates third-party contracts concerning data privacy and cross-border data transfer issues. In 2022, he achieved the Certified Information Privacy Professional / Europe (CIPP/E) certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
In addition to his legal practice, Ben is actively involved in the local business and philanthropic communities. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Entrepreneurs Forum and is the Co-Chair of the Steering Committee for Connecticut Children’s Connection, an initiative of the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center dedicated to funding medical research projects.
