Founder | Director | Lawyer

Pat is a respected and recognised gambling and commercial lawyer with over 15 years of experience. He has worked at an executive level in the gambling, wagering, lotteries, debt purchase and debt collection, credit and financial services industries. Pat has legal, governance and risk expertise, with experience across corporate and regulatory affairs, operations, human resources, commercial, and strategy.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Master of Laws

Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment

Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning

Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance

Master of Business Administration

Company Director Course

QLS Practice Management Course

ACAMS – accredited AML/CTF Specialist

Admissions

Admitted to QLD Supreme Court as a Legal Practitioner

QLD Solicitor Practicing Certificate

Memberships

Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)

Governance Institute of Australia (GIA)

Queensland Law Society (QLS)

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)

Lawyer

Josh was admitted to the Queensland Supreme Court as a solicitor in 2024. During his time at university, Josh founded and operated a successful business until he sold that business to focus on his admission to legal practice. Josh brings this entrepreneurial spirit and broad skill set to his work and is passionate about assisting businesses to grow and succeed.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Bachelor of Business

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Memberships   

Queensland Law Society (QLS)

Lawyer

Conor is a lawyer experienced in commercial and sports law. Having gained valuable international experience at Real Madrid C.F. as an intern and a boutique sports law firm in Switzerland, Conor is well versed in the legal complexities faced in modern sports business. Conor’s expertise includes commercial agreements, governance, integrity and compliance.

Conor also has a banking and financial services background having worked in-house for a large Queensland based non-bank lender. Prior to commencing his legal pursuits Conor started his professional career as a Mortgage Broker whilst completing his university studies. His combined experience allows Conor to provide commercial, tailored legal solutions with the objective of achieving exceptional client outcomes.

Qualifications

International Master in Sports Law, LLM

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking

Admissions

Admitted to QLD Supreme Court as a Legal Practitioner

Memberships

Queensland Law Society (QLS)

Paralegal

Flora is a passionate and driven paralegal with a strong foundation in commercial law and a particular interest in media and entertainment. Her dedication to exploring the intersection of law and creativity fuels her ability to support clients navigating the unique legal challenges of these dynamic sectors.

With extensive experience in legal documentation and client engagement, Flora combines her technical expertise with a deep understanding of industry needs. She is committed to empowering businesses through practical, forward-thinking legal solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Bachelor of Media and Communications

Paralegal

Rathika joined Pat Brown Legal in 2024 as a recent law graduate and is on track to be admitted as a lawyer in mid-2025. With a background in IT as a computer programmer, Rathika combines technology proficiency with legal acumen to support clients effectively.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws

Master of Computer Science