Benjy Malings Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Benjy Malings Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Benjamin Malings is an attorney based in Los Angeles, California, who currently works as an Associate at the prestigious law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. He joined the firm in December 2024 after spending more than two years as an Associate at Jenner & Block, where he contributed to significant civil rights litigation, including work on behalf of Native American foster youth. Admitted to practice law in California in 2022, Malings focuses on litigation and has built a reputation as a highly accomplished young lawyer.
Malings earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2022. During law school, he was actively involved in the California Law Review, Moot Court, the Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law, and the Samuelson Law, Technology, and Public Policy Clinic. His academic achievements included receiving the Prosser Prize in Election Law and reaching the national semifinals of the 2021 National Appellate Advocacy Competition. Before law school, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric with High Honors at the University of California, Berkeley in 2017, earning the Departmental Citation for Rhetoric, the department’s highest award for graduating seniors. He was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and received Dean’s Honors.
Prior to entering private practice, Malings gained legal experience as a Judicial Extern for Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in Oakland during 2020. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Editorial Assistant at the University of California Press from 2017 to 2019. He also served as an Advisor with California YMCA Youth & Government, reflecting his longstanding interest in education, public service, and civic engagement.
Professionally, Malings has developed expertise in litigation and is recognized for his strong background in legal research, writing, public speaking, advocacy, and communication. His skills extend to political campaigns, fundraising, publishing, editing, and international relations. Based on his educational and professional timeline, he is likely in his early 30s. While no public information is available regarding his relationship status or family life, his career trajectory demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence, public service, and high-level legal practice.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Benjamin “Benjy” Malings |
| Location and Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Profession and Jobs | Attorney; Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (December 2024–Present); Former Associate at Jenner & Block (October 2022–November 2024); Former Judicial Extern for Hon. Haywood S. Gilliam Jr., U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (June 2020–August 2020); Former Editorial Assistant at University of California Press (June 2017–August 2019); Former Advisor for California YMCA Youth & Government (September 2017–May 2018) |
| Gender and Sex | Male |
| Age and Date of Birth | Estimated early 30s (likely born circa 1994–1996) |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American; White/Caucasian |
| Education and School | University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D. (2022); California Law Review; Moot Court; Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law; Samuelson Law, Technology, and Public Policy Clinic; Prosser Prize in Election Law; National Semifinalist, 2021 National Appellate Advocacy Competition. University of California, Berkeley, B.A. in Rhetoric with High Honors (2017); Departmental Citation for Rhetoric; Berkeley Model United Nations; Comparative Literature Undergraduate Journal; Phi Beta Kappa; Dean’s Honors |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) and Family | No publicly available information regarding spouse, partner, dating status, sexuality, children, or immediate family |
| Biography and More Details | Licensed attorney in California since 2022. Practices in litigation at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP’s Los Angeles office. Previously worked on landmark civil rights litigation involving Native American foster youth while at Jenner & Block. Maintains a professional presence on LinkedIn with more than 500 connections and hundreds of followers. Skills include public speaking, legal research, writing, editing, communication, political campaigns, fundraising, publishing, and international relations. Office located at 1999 Avenue of the Stars, 29th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90067. Professional contact information is publicly listed through Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. |
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Benjy Malings Jeopardy Results
| Monday, 15 June 2026 | Adam Remsen Memphis, Tennessee Attorney & Theater Producer 1 Day Winnings of $20,000 Winning Score: $15,801 Round 2 Score: $14,600 Round 1 Score: $7,400 | Sue Barndt Claremont, California Professor Final Score: -$1,000 Round 2 Score: -$1,000 Round 1 Score: $1,000 | Benjy Malings Los Angeles, California Attorney Final Score: $300 Round 2 Score: $7,900 Round 1 Score: $1,600 |