Lili Beneda has been an associate of the firm since 2007. Lili's practice encompasses all aspects of aviation, litigation, and appeals. Lili has practiced complex commercial litigation, maritime law, environmental law (with respect to marine pollution), and transportation law. Lili has had experience litigating claims governed by the Warsaw Convention, the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, and the Carmack Amendment. She has handled litigation matters in the State and Federal courts of New York and New Jersey as well as disputes in arbitration.

Lili is admitted to the bars of New York (2005), New Jersey (2005) and Florida (2006). She is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (2005), the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2005) and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (2008). She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Maritime Law Association, Women in International Shipping and Trade Association (WISTA), and the Dartmouth Lawyers Association. Lili graduated from Tulane Law School (J.D., 2004)(Honors: Maritime Law Certificate) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 2001).

Published Works and Presentations:

Attempts by Plaintiffs to Defeat Forum Non Conveniens Motions by Alleging Aircraft Owner or Lessor Liability.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Newsletter (Winter 2008).


First Circuit Agrees with Pilot that Passenger Posed a Safety Risk and Removal and Subsequent Denied Re-Booking Justified.   Condon & Forsyth LLP Client Bulletin (February 2008).