Benjamin Kingston
Attorney at Law
California
CA, NE
About
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Work History
Kingston Law PC
Attorney
Apr 2024 - Present
Advises emerging and established businesses on legal matters spanning corporate formation, financing, and governance, intellectual property, labor issues, regulatory compliance, AML and e-commerce (NACHA, KYC) guidelines, and privacy/data protection (CCPA, GDPR). Oversee M&A and joint venture processes in addition to private equity fund formations. Draft and negotiate complex agreements.
Arbitration Sciences Limited
COO/General Counsel
Jan 2024 - Present
Responsible for legal matters and operations and, in line with ASL’s dedication to confidentiality and security, overseeing the cyber and electronic technology used by the company to ensure the safeguarding of client data and information and the secure exchange of communication between clients, counsel, and the company.
Spotlight Ops LLC
General Counsel
Aug 2024 - Apr 2020
Provided legal oversight of parent company’s $150m+ investments in its portfolio of 20+ subsidiaries in the highly regulated California cannabis industry. Built legal department of four legal professionals with diverse skill sets to advised on operational issues and multi-state growth initiatives encompassing regulatory compliance, corporate governance, AML, and HR.
Vinson Litigation Finance, LLC
VP/General Counsel
Jun 2013 - Dec 2017
As VP and General Counsel, I handled all internal and third-party corporate and transactional matter. I drafted and negotiated agreements protecting our IP and with outside parties, including but not limited to operating and financing agreements. I was also the lead underwriter of over 300 multi-million-dollar claims being considered as potential investments.
Yoka & Smith, LLP
Senior Associate
Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
As a senior associate, I represented clients in all phases of large general and commercial litigation, including multiple jury trials to verdict.
Solo Practitioner
Owner
May 2007 - Oct 2010
As a solo practitioner, I primarily advised entrepreneurs and established businesses on optimal methods of business formation and corporate compliance.
La Follette Johnson De Haas Fesler & Ames, APC
Associate
Dec 2003 - May 2007
As an associate attorney, I handled all aspects of litigation involving catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, elder abuse, product liability and general litigation.