Episode 52 Dyslexia and the Law with Ben Fogarty In this podcast, Shae speaks with Ben Fogarty. Ben is a barrister at Denman Chambers, with expertise in discrimination law (specialising in disability discrimination), administrative law, criminal law, guardianship and mental health law, and employment and industrial relations laws. He has been a barrister for 10 years and, prior to that, was a solicitor for 12 years. Prior to being called to the bar, Ben was the senior solicitor at the Homeless Persons’ Legal Service. He has also been the Acting Director of Pro Bono at Gilbert+Tobin Lawyers, the principal solicitor at the Intellectual Disability Rights Service, the outreach solicitor at the Darwin Community Legal Service and the principal solicitor of the NSW Disability Discrimination Legal Centre. He has also worked at Redfern Legal Centre and the Inner-City Legal Centre. Ben's work in the community legal sector covered a very broad range of laws. Ben also taught criminal law for 9 years at the University of New South Wales, his last year being 2012. Ben has advised and appeared both for applicants and respondents in New South Wales, Queensland and Commonwealth disability discrimination. Listen now This podcast has been sponsored by the Australian Finance Group Australia (AFG). Australian Finance Group was established in 1994. For 27 years we have been on a mission to create a fairer financial future for Australians. And that starts with providing our brokers with unwavering support, powerful tools, and passionate expertise to grow their business and their future. Australians trust their brokers with their biggest assets, and in turn, our brokers trust us with theirs. If you would like to help us keep our podcasts going then why not sponsor one today. Contact [email protected] to find out how you can become a podcast sponsor or you can donate. Please select a donation amount (required) $50 Will help us continue the work we are doing change the lives of young people and adults with dyslexia. $75 Will help us support young people and adults with a mentor. $100 Will help us run our 1800 helpline so those with dyslexia can connect through our peer support service. Other Donate