Benjamin (Ben) Folkinshteyn has broad experience in domestic and international dispute resolution, including contract and tort matters, corporate governance litigation, as well as insurance litigation and arbitration. He regularly counsels clients on litigation avoidance strategies and legal and business risk assessment.

Before co-founding WFPC, Ben worked at several prestigious New York law firms and taught legal ethics as an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law.

Ben’s work has included representation of clients in the resolution of commercial disputes and investigations across a broad array of industries, including energy, insurance and financial services at the state, federal and international levels. He advises clients in complex legal analysis to identify risk and likely outcomes of litigation strategies. Further, Ben has extensive experience in conducting internal investigations and due diligence projects.

Ben is also deeply involved in civic and charitable commitments that strengthen communities. He is a long-standing member of the board of the Kings Bay YM-YWHA located in Brooklyn, NY. Ben also remains active with his graduate alma mater and contributes to alumni-led initiatives through his service on the Penn Law Alumni Society Board of Managers. In addition, he serves as a member of the City of Stamford’s Board of Ethics.

Ben graduated with a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania as well as a J.D. cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School where he was awarded Order of the Coif. In addition, he earned his LL.M. in International Trade and Business magna cum laude from Fordham University School of Law.

Ben is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, District of Columbia as well as several federal jurisdictions and the U.S. Supreme Court.