EDUCATION
- University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2022
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, LLM-IP, 2020
- Alliance University, Bangalore, LLM-IP/Cyber Law, 2017 Summa cum laude
- Karnataka State Law University, BA/LLB, 2016 Cum laude
Benita E. Kibonge
Associate
Benita Kibonge is a litigation attorney representing businesses, corporations, healthcare institutions, and professionals in complex civil and commercial matters. Her practice focuses on healthcare litigation and professional liability, product liability, and appellate advocacy. She manages cases through all phases of litigation, from early evaluation and strategic motion practice to discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
Her broader litigation background includes employment matters, insurance defense, intellectual property disputes, construction defects, and premises liability. She is experienced in dispositive motion practice, arbitration and settlement strategy, and appellate support in complex civil matters. Before joining Bennett Bigelow & Leedom, she practiced at national and regional firms, representing clients in commercial, labor and employment, real estate, and intellectual property matters.
Benita earned her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. She also holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Cyber Law from the University of Illinois College of Law and Alliance University, and a BA/LL.B. with High Honors from Karnataka State Law University. She is admitted to practice in Washington and Washington, D.C. and is also licensed in Nigeria.
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MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
- Washington State Bar Association
- Washington, D.C. Bar Association
- Oregon State Bar Association (Pending)
- Loren Miller Bar Association
- Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
- Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys
- Member, Pro bono & Public Service Committee, WSBA
- Member, Judicial Recommendation Committee, WSBA
- Member, Washington Healthcare Risk Management Society (WHCRMS)
- Board Member, Sage and Enamel Foundation, 2020-2023
- Intellectual Property Tutor, Infusion Lawyers, 2018-2025
