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Reach the Summit!

The General Counsel Summit is fully booked but you can still register your details to join our cancellation list.

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You’ll gain both professional and personal insights from Ireland’s leading General Counsel in a relaxed environment.

Join fellow in-house lawyers for the Career Journeys, Leadership and Lessons Learned summit at the Law Society on Tuesday 25 November.

Leadership line-up

General Counsel Summit Guest Speakers

Hear from inspiring colleagues sharing their personal career journeys, leadership philosophies and invaluable lessons learned in their careers. The line-up includes:

  • Ian Martin, General Counsel, HSBC Ireland
  • Iseult Whelan, Head of Legal, Primark
  • Alan Johnston, formerly General Counsel Europe & South America, Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Niall Keane, Region General Counsel - Europe, LATAM, MEA & APAC, Smurfit Westrock

Rising Stars

General Counsel Summit rising stars

Several young emerging leaders from Ireland’s in-house legal community feature in a panel discussion as part of the programme. These vibrant professionals share their insights and experiences in what promises to be a highly thought-provoking conversation. The panel includes:

  • Heidi Tan, Vice President Legal, Aergo Capital;
  • Aaron Vickery, Legal Counsel, Origin Enterprises plc;
  • James Connolly, Senior Vice President and Employment Counsel, Citi
  • Laura Cawley, Legal Counsel at ION

 

Fireside chats

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Unmissable is the fireside chat with the inspiring Emily Davy, Chief Executive Officer of Prescient Fund Services in Ireland where she dives into her fascinating career journey.

 

.yvonne-tchrakianWe are also excited to have a fireside chat with Yvonne Tchrakian. Yvonne is the former Company Secretary of Prothena Corporation plc. She has worked in senior legal roles in-house. She has also worked as a corporate M&A lawyer in one of the leading corporate law firms in Dublin. She is the founder of the Manifest Movement

Event details

  • When: Tuesday 25 November, 9.30 to 12.30pm
  • Where: The Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7
  • Registration: This event is now fully booked. By providing your details below, you will join our cancellation list, and we will notify you if a space at the Summit becomes available.

For more information, contact Aislinn or Colin at inhousenetwork@lawsociety.ie.