LAWYER PROFILE
Benedict Y Hur

Benedict Y Hur

USA 2026

Chambers ranking badge
Chambers ranking badge

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: General Commercial

California

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Cooley LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Ben Hur litigates complex commercial and privacy cases for technology companies of all sizes, including some of the biggest in the world. He has tried cases and argued appeals in state and federal courts across the country. He has served as lead counsel in federal court summary judgment victories on behalf of technology companies and in a trial victory on behalf of a public entity. He has also prevailed on appeals in state and federal appellate courts, including the California Court of Appeal, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th and 9th Circuits and the Texas Court of Appeals.

Ben serves as go-to lead counsel for companies in high-stakes data-privacy class actions involving novel application of consumer protection and privacy statutes. He also has deep expertise handling technology-related investigations and litigation initiated by state AGs. Ben has wide-ranging experience handling commercial disputes of many kinds: including, unfair competition, copyright, trade secret, breach of contract and fund-related disputes.

Education

Harvard Law School

J.D.

Awards

Office Managing Partner of the Year Finalist

ALM's The Recorder

2025

Leading Commercial Litigators

Daily Journal

2024

Law Firm Leaders

Lawyers of Color

2022

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Privacy & Data Security: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Benedict Hur has lead multiple data privacy class actions for the firm. He also frequently advises clients in the technology industry on federal and state privacy laws.

Litigation: General Commercial - California

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Benedict Y Hur regularly handles high-profile commercial and privacy disputes for clients in the technology sector.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Benedict is a very sharp intellectual and a very vigorous advocate.

    Privacy & Data Security: LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is a phenomenal lawyer.

    Privacy & Data Security: LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ben is a good listener, which goes a long way in getting advice that is helpful. I feel comfortable with him representing us.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Benedict has been a leader in the community here, and has handled some large cases.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Cooley LLP (215)

California

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership