The Law Society is deeply saddened to learn of Council member Richard Grogan's passing.
Richard was a tireless advocate, both in proceedings and in the public arena. We will miss his energy, humour, and deep commitment to the profession.
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- The Justice Media Award for Print/Online Journalism (Daily) goes to @tconnellyRTE for a fascinating look inside #brexit negotiations. You can read it here: rte.ie/news/analysis-… #jma19
00:00- And the winner in the Court Reporting (Broadcast) category is @FrankGreaney (@NewstalkFM) for his reports on the Belfast rape trial. #JMA18
- Our Deputy Director General and Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Mary Keane, has been appointed by the Council of the Society as Director General pending a permanent appointment. Congratulations to Mary, who becomes the first female Director General in the Society's history.
- Replying to @LawSocIrelandOur thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Ar dheis de go raibh a h-anam dilis.
- Michele O'Boyle has been elected as the new President of the Law Society. Find out about Michele, and her plans for the year ahead: ow.ly/v9K430pRhxC
- The legal world is coming together to help 11 Afghan female judges and their families as they get ready to arrive in Ireland. Find out more, and join the response, at lawsociety.ie/afghanassistan…
- Finally, this year's Overall Winners @Younghorgan and @CiaranCass for their work on the Where is George Gibney? series for BBC sounds and Second Captains. Watch their remarks now: lawsociety.ie/JMA2021 #JMA21
00:00 - The Law Society of Ireland is flying the Ukrainian flag at Blackhall Place in a small gesture of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The flag was raised this afternoon by the President of the Law Society of Ireland, Michelle Ní Longáin, and Andrew Webb, Facilities Manager.
- The Law Society is shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of a very valued legal colleague and friend, Paul Anthony McDermott: ow.ly/wZ3Q30q0CyV
- Today, 17 solicitors are making history as the first members of the profession to be awarded patents of precedence, allowing them to use the designation of 'Senior Counsel'. Find out more about them below.
- "We must ensure due protection for environmental defenders and prevent the erosion of that civic space." Professor Áine Ryall decries the "backlash" against campaigners exercising their Aarhus convention rights at our #HumanRights Conference on environmental justice.
00:00 - Michelle Ní Longáin has been appointed as President of the Law Society. Michelle, a senior partner in @ByrneWallace LLP, is the fifth woman to lead the Irish Solicitors' profession. Read about her priorities here: ow.ly/BrFj30rZw3n
