Alma Benka

Associate

Chicago + 1.312.269.4067

Alma Benka represents and counsels financial institutions and other clients in complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts. She has experience with motions practice, e-discovery, and fact investigation.

Alma has experience representing private equity firms and corporate clients in post-closing disputes, including in cases involving indemnification, fraud, insurance coverage, and purchase price adjustments. Alma also maintains an active pro bono practice, primarily representing refugees seeking asylum in the United States.

Erfahrung

  • Ecuadorian police officer released from ICE detention after fleeing persecution by criminal organizationsOn September 16, a cross-office Jones Day team obtained an order releasing JS from ICE detention, an Ecuadorian attorney and police officer seeking asylum in the United States.
  • Private equity firm successfully resolves coverage dispute over representations and warranties insuranceIn conjunction with representation and warranty claims against a seller, Jones Day represented a private equity firm and its portfolio company in litigation against insurance carriers that issued a representations and warranties insurance policy in connection with the acquisition.