Aim and objectives
The aim and objectives of this training and education event are to provide an opportunity for practitioners to update their knowledge in areas of law relevant to general practice. The aim is to offer practitioners a practical update in relevant areas from experienced practitioners and expert speakers. There will also be an opportunity to network with colleagues over a hot lunch and evening drinks reception. 

Topics to be covered Include

• Wind and Solar Farms: a practical look at the law
• Recent Developments in Conveyancing 2024
• How to communicate with difficult clients: a guide
• Litigation: Circuit Court Applications: an update
• Regulation: Cybercrime from a regulation point of view
• Your practice viability, present and future options 
• What we can do for you: a guide to Law Society services and how they can assist practitioners
• Assisted Decision Making: a practical guide around the Act

Chairperson and Speakers include

Áine Hynes SC, Partner St. John Solicitors, Dublin; Member of Litigation Committee, Law Society of Ireland
Teri Kelly Director Representation and Member Services, Law Society of Ireland
Debbie Leonard, Solicitor Secretary to Conveyancing Committee, Law Society of Ireland
James McElwee, President Laois Solicitors’ Association
Aisling Meehan, Principal Aisling Meehan Agricultural Solicitors, Co Clare
Margaret Mulpeter, Solicitor and Relationship Mentor, Cork
Rory O’Neill, Financial Controller, Regulation Department, Law Society of Ireland
Mike O’Reilly, O’Reilly Business Services

Learning Outcomes
A delegate who attends this practice update will gain knowledge and understanding of areas of law and regulatory matters relevant for their day-to-day work as a legal practitioner.

IMPORTANT

• This is an in-person event and, unless otherwise stated, will not be available online or as a recording.
• In order to reduce waste and to support the work of the Law Society Environmental and Sustainability in Practice Taskforce materials will not be available in hard copy on the day of the event. Instead materials will be emailed to delegates in advance of the event. The materials can be downloaded on to a phone, laptop or iPad. If individual delegates wish to print the materials, they are free to do so. 
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