The Presidency of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) has appointed Attracta O’Regan (solicitor and head of Law Society Professional Training) as its rule-of-law advisor.

Attracta’s role will be to ensure the implementation of objectives cited in the CCBE statutes, to reinforce and strengthen the work of the CCBE on issues related to defence of the rule of law, and to ensure monitoring and co-ordinated contribution to the work and priorities of EU institutions, agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

O’Regan is a highly-experienced expert on rule-of-law issues.

She has been an expert advisor for over 12 years to high-profile international rule-of-law NGOs, and has delivered numerous initiatives internationally.

Expert advice

The main task of the rule-of-law advisor will be to assist and provide expert advice to the CCBE presidency and the standing committee.

This will involve developing a draft rule-of-law strategic plan for the organisation, and recommending possible activities to strengthen the rule of law in Europe.