About Benedict

Ben is a seasoned trial lawyer who represents technology companies – from innovative startups to global industry leaders – in complex commercial and privacy litigation. With a reputation for delivering results in high-stakes disputes and helping clients navigate their most serious legal challenges, Ben serves as lead counsel on matters in state and federal courts nationwide.

I litigate cutting-edge cases for tech companies and help them navigate complex legal challenges, ensuring business continuity and supporting long-term growth.

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Admissions and credentials

  • California

Experience

  • Cooley Secures Resounding Win in College Renaming Suit

    • Cooley Secures Resounding Win in College Renaming Suit

    October 15, 2025

    Cooley secured a resounding victory on behalf of the board of directors for the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly the University of California, Hastings College of the Law), in a case stemming from the removal of Serranus Clinton Hastings’ name from the law school. The case is Hastings College Conservation Committee et al. v. State of California et al. before the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Four (San Francisco City and County Supreme Court No. CGC-22-602149). Partners Joshua Anderson, Eduardo Santacana and Benedict Hur led the Cooley team representing the board of directors of UC Law San Francisco.

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    Related contacts

    Joshua Anderson
    Partner, San Francisco
    Eduardo Santacana
    Partner, San Francisco
    Benedict Hur
    Partner, San Francisco

    Related Practices & Industries

    Pro Bono
    Commercial Litigation
    Supreme Court and Appellate
    Higher Education

Rankings and accolades

  • Daily Journal: Top 100 Lawyers in California (2025)
  • Daily Journal: Top 100 Lawyers (2025)
  • The Recorder’s California Legal Awards, Office Managing Partner of the Year, finalist (2025)
  • Chambers USA: Litigation: Privacy Litigation (Band 3) – Nationwide (2025)
  • Chambers USA: Litigation: General Commercial (Band 4) – California (2024 – 2025)
  • Daily Journal: Leading Commercial Litigators (2024)
  • Benchmark Litigation: Future Star – National, California (2025)
  • The Legal 500 US: Recommended Lawyer for:
    • Dispute Resolution: General Commercial Disputes (2023 – 2024)
    • Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Law (including Data Privacy and Data Protection) (2023 – 2024)
  • Best Lawyers in America: Commercial Litigation (2021 – 2025)

Memberships and affiliations

  • Bar Association of San Francisco
  • California Asian Pacific Bar Association
  • Asian American Bar Association of Northern California
  • Coro Northern California, board of directors, chair

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