Lion Song

Lion Song

Managing Associate

Overview

Lion focuses his practice on construction litigation. He has experience representing owners and developers, contractors, engineers, and other members of the construction industry in complex litigation matters. He represents clients in all phases of litigation for claims involving construction defects, design defects, delays, and breach of contract.

Prior to joining Benesch, Lion was an associate at a highly regarded construction law firm in New York. He also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Roger Daley in the New Jersey Superior Court, handling incoming motions, assisting in trial work, and preparing decisions and opinions.

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Experience

Credentials

Education

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 2021, J.D.
  • cum laude
  • Honors: Managing Editor, Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice, Vol. 27
University of Michigan, 2018, B.A. Political Science and History
  • Honors: University Honors, James B. Angell Scholar

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

New York
New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

More

  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Construction Law; Litigation – Construction, 2026