Dan Coderre was educated at Queen's University where he received his Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. He was called to the bar in 2002 and joined Soloway Wright in 2003. He has been a solicitor for Alcatel Canada, providing advice on technology law. Dan continues to work in this area as well as practising corporate commercial, privacy, securities, and real estate law. Dan is a volunteer with Big Sisters Big Brothers Ottawa and is a member of the Queen's Football Club.