Atty. Benjamin Elliot Sedrish

Atty. Benjamin Elliot Sedrish

Ben Sedrish is Counsel in the Advocacy & Litigation group. Ben has experience advising large and small corporate clients on shareholder disputes, government inquiries, and internal investigations.

Vancouver Vancouver 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About Benjamin Elliot Sedrish at a glance

Benjamin Elliot Sedrish is a Counsel based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practforg at Farris LLP. They haand 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Illinois Bar (2012), New York Bar (Currently non-practicing) (2013), Ontario Bar (2026), and British Columbia Bar (2026). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2010) and Harvard University (A.B. Government, 2007). Actiand member of Affiliations •Member of the Law Society of British Columbia •Member of the Canadian Bar Association. Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ben Sedrish is Counsel in the Advocacy & Litigation group
  • Ben has experience advising large and small corporate clients on shareholder disputes, government inquiries, and internal investigations
  • He has practised in U.S. federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediation
  • Prior to joining Farris, Ben was a senior trial lawyer with the U.S
  • Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement
  • In the News Announcements Farris Welcomes Ben Sedrish March 25, 2026 Recognition Maria McKenzie Named as Leading Infrastructure Lawyer May 6, 2026 Judgments Farris Lawyers Win at Court of Appeal May 5, 2026

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in British Columbia

Practforg law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Benjamin Elliot Sedrish's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm is Farris LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Benjamin Elliot Sedrish has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Benjamin Elliot Sedrish earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (A.B. Government, 2007).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2010
A.B. Government
Harvard University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Illinois Bar
Admitted: 2012
New York Bar (Currently non-practicing)
Admitted: 2013
Ontario Bar
Admitted: 2026
British Columbia Bar
Admitted: 2026

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