Kressin Powers Elevates Zachary Martin to Partner and Adds Benjamin Christenson as Counsel
- Kressin Powers
- May 26
- 2 min read
Washington, D.C. – Kressin Powers is proud to announce the promotion of Zachary Martin to Partner and the addition of Benjamin Christenson as Counsel.
Zach joined the firm as Counsel and has been an integral member of the team since 2021. A seasoned litigator with nearly two decades of legal experience, Zach has built a reputation for representing clients in complex disputes before state and federal courts, as well as arbitral tribunals, across the country. His practice spans industries from technology and blockchain to logistics and manufacturing, and he is particularly valued for his strategic approach to early intervention and alternative dispute resolution. Of recent note, Zach successfully represented client Hill-Rom in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania securing a dismissal with prejudice of a putative class action filed by Reading Hospital in September of 2025.
“Zach has been a critical part of this firm’s success since its founding. He exemplifies what it means to be a Kressin Powers attorney—relentless preparation, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to his clients," said Brandon Kressin, Managing Partner. "He has earned this promotion, and we look forward to the continued contributions he will make as a partner of the firm.”
Prior to joining Kressin Powers, Zach practiced at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft and Fox Rothschild. He earned his J.D. from Catholic University and his B.A. from Harvard University.
The firm is also pleased to welcome Ben Christenson as Counsel. Ben joins Kressin Powers from the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, where he most recently was the Acting Assistant Chief in the Antitrust Division's Chicago Office. Ben previously served in key roles at the DOJ Antitrust Division, including Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, Special Assistant to the Director of Criminal Enforcement, and Trial Attorney. Ben also prosecuted cases as an Assistant United States Attorney before joining the Antitrust Division. Over the course of his distinguished government career, Ben prosecuted a wide range of complex antitrust and white collar crimes.
Before joining the Department of Justice, Ben represented companies and individuals in government investigations, enforcement actions, and civil litigation at a large international law firm. He began his career by serving as a law clerk for the Honorable Harris L Hartz of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Ben earned his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Illinois.
"Ben brings an extraordinary depth of experience from both the criminal and civil sides of antitrust enforcement," said Partner Richard Powers, former Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division. "His experience at the DOJ gives him a clear understanding of how the government builds antitrust cases, how enforcement decisions get made, and how the litigation unfolds. We are thrilled to have him at Kressin Powers."
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