Lauryn Robinson is a commercial litigator whose practice spans general commercial litigation, consumer class actions and transportation and logistics-related disputes. Clients value Lauryn’s efficiency and her ability to anticipate needs and deliver practical solutions that save time and resources. She has been described as "well-organized, thoughtful and persuasive."
Lauryn has experience handling complex commercial matters in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. She is involved at all stages of litigation, including drafting dispositive and discovery motions, managing discovery projects of varying scope, representing clients at hearings and mediations, and assisting with trial. Lauryn has also taken and defended fact and expert depositions.
A significant portion of Lauryn’s practice involves defending retail and e-commerce clients in consumer class actions alleging unfair or deceptive business practices. She regularly advises clients on novel retail and e-commerce issues, both in active litigation and as part of broader risk-mitigation strategies.
As a member of the firm’s Transportation & Logistics group, Lauryn represents carriers, transportation brokers and third-party logistics providers in a wide range of contractual and commercial disputes.
Lauryn currently serves on Benesch’s Hiring Committee and Associate Development Committee. Prior to joining Benesch, Lauryn served as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Melody Stewart of the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Representative Experience
- Representing freight logistics and brokerage companies in various breach of contract actions against shipping customers and motor carriers.
- Defended various motor carriers in nationwide punitive class action allegation violations of federal and state labor laws.
- Acting as outside counsel for several household names, which routinely involves reviewing and revising pricing and warranty policies; advising on online and in-store marketing campaigns; and advising on changes to return policies.
- Assisting with the negotiation of favorable pre-answer settlements for retailers regarding claims brought under the federal Wiretap Act and California’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) concerning the alleged recording of chat conversations, use of session replay technology, and use of the Facebook Pixel.
- Representing multiple e-commerce companies in filed or threatened lawsuits alleging violations of the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA) and other state consumer protection laws.
- Obtained a Temporary Restraining Order in Nassau County Supreme Court for a home healthcare provider, preventing the New York State Department of Health from enforcing an expulsion sanction and ensuring continuity of care for thousands of patients.
