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

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

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

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.
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We 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.