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Wes Benter is an Associate at Kirkland & Ellis, a position held since September 2018, following roles as a Law Clerk and Summer Associate within the same firm. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Online Community Services Specialist at PR Newswire, where responsibilities included proofreading content and assisting with newsletter distribution, and as a Senior Account Executive at Middleberg Communications, managing client relations and coordinating social media campaigns. Benter's background also encompasses journalism, with roles as a Weather Anchor, Multi-Platform Journalist, and Reporter at various news stations including KQTV and CNN. Academically, Benter earned a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law, with additional studies at Bucerius Law School and New York Law School, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and Marketing from Syracuse University.