Ben Coogan, Partner, Thomson Geer

In his capacity as partner of a national law firm, Ben Coogan provides legal and strategic advice and services to several schools in South East Queensland, including in relation to the areas of social media and intellectual property. He has received a number of accolades, including recognition as a leading lawyer for intellectual property (Doyle’s Guide 2015-17), Best Lawyers’ 2016 Defamation and Media Lawyer of the Year in Brisbane, and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Intellectual Property – Best Lawyers in Australia: 2014-18.

In a personal capacity, Coogan is an independent public school council secretary and council member, assisting the school by providing strategic and governance advice to the principal.