Michael Cope

Michael Cope is a Special Counsel with Cornwalls, a national law firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Michael commenced his legal career at a well known Brisbane legal firm specialising in criminal law where he assisted representing the Queensland Police Union before the Fitzgerald Inquiry. These days he practices in commercial litigation, mainly building disputes.

Michael has a long standing interest in civil liberties issues and has been active in the Council and other human rights related organisations for most of his adult life.

Michael was Vice-President of the Council between 1999 and 2005, and has held the office of President from 2005.