About Ben
Ben Beerle built a foundation in liberal arts and numbers before turning to law. He earned a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2001, majoring in psychology and taking a minor in accounting. Six years later he completed his J.D. at the University of Michigan Law School in 2007. Those academic choices combined study of human behavior with an understanding of financial concepts.
After law school he joined Cooley Godward Kronish LLP as an associate. In that role he supported senior lawyers, conducted legal research, prepared drafting work and advised on case preparation. The experience gave him exposure to firm practice and the daily demands of client representation in a large-law environment.
Beerle’s undergraduate work in psychology and accounting complements his legal training. The psychology background informs how he approaches interviews, witness interactions and client conversations. The accounting coursework helps when documents require numerical analysis or when legal problems intersect with financial records. His Michigan Law education provided a broad grounding in doctrine and procedure and offered practice-oriented training that applies to courtroom and transactional tasks.
He is admitted to practice in California. His career has been based in that jurisdiction, where state rules and local practice shape his work. Colleagues describe him as steady in research and responsive in communication. He has moved between detailed legal analysis and practical problem solving as cases and client matters required.
Across matters he has relied on fundamentals learned in law school and early career training. He takes a methodical approach to legal issues, breaking problems into discrete elements and testing assumptions against statute and precedent. That style of work is suited to environments where careful reasoning and attention to documentation matter.
As of 2026 he continues to practice law in California. He draws on his experience at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP and his academic background to inform his daily work. His current practice centers on legal matters that combine analytical research and practical application.
