Benjamin Brown Harkins
About Benjamin Brown Harkins
Benjamin Brown Harkins is an Associate at King & Spalding, with a background in law and political science. He has held various legal positions, including roles as a Judicial Intern and Law Clerk, and has experience in pro bono work focused on assisting indigent defendants.
Current Role at King & Spalding
Benjamin Brown Harkins currently serves as an Associate at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he engages in various legal practices and contributes to the firm's initiatives.
Previous Experience at King & Spalding
Harkins previously worked at King & Spalding as an Associate from 2021 to 2022 for nine months. Additionally, he served as a Summer Associate in 2020 for one month. His experiences at the firm provided him with exposure to complex legal matters.
Education and Legal Training
Harkins earned his Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he studied from 2018 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Georgia, completed from 2014 to 2016.
Internships and Clerkships
Harkins has completed several internships and clerkships, including a Judicial Internship at the U.S. District Court in 2021 and a Law Clerk position from 2022 to 2023. He also clerked for Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten, assisting with case management.
Pro Bono Practice and Legal Internships
Harkins has a pro bono practice focused on assisting indigent criminal defendants in post-conviction matters. He has also worked as a Certified Legal Intern in various clinics, including the Civil Practice Clinic and the Appellate Advocacy Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.