Rosemarie is a partner at family law firm, Bourke, Carrigg & Loftus in Ballina, County Mayo. She is the 155th President of the Law Society of Ireland and the first female Mayo President to serve in the role.

Rosemarie qualified as a solicitor in 1991. She will serve a one-year term as President of the Law Society, representing over 12,000 practising solicitors, until November 2026.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Loftus said:

“It is both an honour and privilege to serve as President of the Law Society for the next 12 months, and to be only the seventh woman to do so.

“Recognising the vital role that sole practitioners and smaller firms play in their local communities, and the unique challenges and opportunities they face, I am committed to supporting and advocating for my fellow solicitors to the best of my ability. As a proud Mayo woman and solicitor practising in Ballina, I will call on my experiences of working within a smaller community to be a progressive voice, supporting and representing local and rural solicitors across the country.