He has worked for Intellectual Property Boutique Firms and large firms that represent Fortune 500 companies. He currently practices law running his own firm, Ben Schroeder Law, PLLC. He has bachelor of science degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Arizona, and his law degree from George Mason University. In addition to his interests in education, Dr. Schroeder has interests in the local Arts scene and serves on the Board of Directors for several of the local Arts Organizations.