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London calling

Oct 7, 2024 | lawsociety.ie | Mary Hallissey

Armagh-born Caroline Carberry KC is one of Britain’s leading criminal barristers. Mary Hallissey badgers the witnessWith striking red curls beneath a barrister’s wig, the commanding voice of Armagh-born Caroline Carberry KC rings out across court five in London’s Old Bailey. She is a blazing Celt, flaming at the heart of the British establishment, both defending and prosecuting in cases that are serious, complex, and often quite unusual. “I’m very proud to be Irish in London.
Levelling the land

Sep 11, 2024 | lawsociety.ie | Mary Hallissey

Personal-injury specialist and partner at Tracey Solicitors, Maria Lakes has always had a strong sense of justice and a drive to right wrongs, she tells Mary HallisseyFor Maria Lakes, it was a mock trial in transition year at secondary school that sparked her interest in law and justice. However, no one she knew had ever studied law – and becoming a solicitor seemed like a goal that was out of reach.
We are family

Aug 5, 2024 | lawsociety.ie | Mary Hallissey

Peter is keen for family-law practitioners to get in touch with the committee and to avail of its resources. And many general practitioners will also touch on family law as part of a wider scope of work. Greater engagement from family-law practitioners across the country would allow the committee to better address the diverse issues and concerns faced in different regions.
Think for a minute

Jul 2, 2024 | lawsociety.ie | Mary Hallissey

Influential voices from the sector are already participating in the pilot programme, which forms part of a range of peer-support initiatives provided by Law Society Psychological Services. The programme aims to radically improve the depth and quality of thinking in law firms. The goal is to increase collaboration, encourage innovation, and enhance good decision-making by legal leaders.
Taking precedents

Jun 26, 2024 | lawsociety.ie | Mark McDermott

In our new ‘Spotlight’ series on the tireless work being done by our committees on behalf of solicitors across the country, Conveyancing Committee chair Eleanor McKiernan opens the door to their significant roleThe Conveyancing Committee is one of the Law Society’s longest serving and largest committees. Its 23 members represent large, small, and medium-sized practices from across the country, boasting an extensive skillset.
From general counsel to chief executive

Jun 25, 2024 | lawsociety.ie | Mary Hallissey

A recent panel discussion held by the Law Society’s In-house and Public Sector Committee was wide-ranging in scope and relevance. Mary Hallissey reportsThis year’s In-house and Public Sector Committee panel discussion at Blackhall Place on 1 May heard that a trend for lawyers to run large organisations is emerging.
At your service

Jun 13, 2024 | lawsociety.ie | Mark McDermott

What has the Law Society ever done for you? As it turns out – an awful lot! Its superb spread of solicitor supports can help you achieve excellence and wellbeing throughout your legal career. Mark McDermott reportsThe Law Society of Ireland provides a vast array of services to solicitors, helping you to achieve excellence and wellbeing throughout your legal career. It does this through its Representation and Member Services, Education, Regulation, and Finance and Operations Departments.
The ugly truth

Jun 12, 2024 | lawsociety.ie | Mary Hallissey

“Truth comes first, and it’s the most important cornerstone of any functioning democracy and justice system. If you’re not telling the truth, how can you say sorry for what has been done?”The solicitor’s grasp of the potential use of the inquest system to right historical wrongs was pivotal in finally wresting an apology from the State and Taoiseach Simon Harris. The apology came 43 years after the events of that tragic night on Dublin’s northside, on 14 February 1981.
Leaders of the pack

May 20, 2024 | lawsociety.ie | Mary Hallissey

Weather eyeHer goal in signing up for the Women in Leadership programme was to keep a weather-eye on the next stage and progression of her career. “While the mentoring has been a fantastic addition for me, and a gloss on top of things, I’m lucky that there’s huge support in my firm generally for progression,” Yvanne says. She can see herself becoming a Law Society mentor in time to come, due to her very positive experience with the programme.
Laying down the law

May 14, 2024 | lawsociety.ie | Mary Hallissey

Busy barrister Siobhán Ní Chúlacháin has pivoted to become director of research at the Law Reform Commission. Mary Hallissey pores over the fine printBarrister Siobhán Ní Chúlacháin caused a mini-sensation when she recently announced that she was leaving her thriving legal practice to lead the Law Reform Commission’s research team: “I was ready for change – it was just a question of how I was going to change,” she comments.