Morgan Lewis

Rakesh Beniwal

Associate

Rakesh Beniwal focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and debt financings, financial restructuring and insolvency matters, and general corporate matters with a focus on the insurance industry.

Extended Profile

While attending law school, Rakesh was employed as a child protection services worker for the State of Connecticut, where he conducted investigations into alleged abuse and neglect of children, drafted a variety of court-related petitions, and conducted oversight of compliance mechanisms helping to ensuring the adequate care of foster children.

Education

  • University of Connecticut School of Law, 2017, J.D., with honors
  • Pace University, 2002, B.A., magna cum laude, with distinguished honors

Admissions

  • Connecticut

Awards and Affiliations

Member, Connecticut Law Review

Member, Connecticut Moot Court Board

Member, International Refugee Assistance Project

Member, Student Bar Association – Finance Committee, University of Connecticut School of Law