Minister of State to join NYC law mission
The upcoming Ireland for Law business mission to New York will be joined by Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Catherine Ardagh.
The mission, which takes place from 8-10 September in New York City, will promote Ireland as a global hub for international legal services.
The delegation will be led by Attorney General Rossa Fanning SC and will also include President of the High Court Mr Justice David Barniville and Ireland for Law chair and former taoiseach Enda Kenny.
Eight major events
The three-day itinerary features eight major events across Manhattan that Ireland for Law says are designed to showcase the “depth, capability, and competitive advantages” of the Irish legal profession to US corporations, general counsel, and law firms.
Event hosts include the American Irish Historical Society, BDO USA, Forward Global, Dechert LLP, BakerHostetler, the American Arbitration Association, and the Fordham University School of Law.
Mission partners include:
- New York City Bar Association,
- New York State Bar Association,
- New York Consulate General of Ireland,
- Arbitration Ireland,
- Several leading Irish law-firm partners, and
- Senior members of Bar of Ireland.
‘Core national asset’
“Initiatives such as this mission play an important role in showcasing the expertise, professionalism, and global outlook of our legal community,” said Minister Ardagh.
Kenny described the Irish legal system as “a core national asset” that contributed more than €6.7 billion to the Irish economy each year.
“As the only English-speaking common law jurisdiction in the European Union, Ireland offers a strong, stable, and internationally respected legal framework,” he stated.
Kenny added that the Irish legal profession was ”uniquely positioned to support global business, attract international investment, and drive sustainable economic growth.”
Registration details for the events are available on the Ireland for Law website.