Overview

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. 

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Experience

Credentials

Education

Duquesne University, B.A. in Political Science and African Studies
  • Dean’s List
  • Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership
  • cum laude
Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D.
  • Judicial Extern to the Honorable Melody Stewart, Supreme Court of Ohio
  • Cleveland State University College of Law Moot Court Team, Vice Chairperson
  • New York Bar Association Moot Court Competition, First Place
  • American Bar Association Moot Court Competition
  • Black Law Students’ Association, Cleveland State University College of Law, Executive Board Member
  • Black Law Students’ Association, Cleveland State University College of Law, Outstanding Upperclassman Award
  • Dean’s List

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Texas

More

  • Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Member, Norman S. Minor Bar Association
  • Member, Ohio Women’s Bar Association
  • Member, Lawyers for Good Government
  • Listed, The National Black Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 Attorneys in Ohio, 2023, 2025
  • Listed, Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation, 40 Under 40 Emerging Legend, 2025

  • Selected, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinders Program, 2025

  • Named, Crain’s Cleveland Business, Notable Women in Law, 2024

  • Graduate, FDCC Ladder Down Cleveland Program, Class of 2023

  • Listed, Lawyers of Color Hot List, 2022