A new managing solicitor has been appointed at Mercy Law Resource Centre (MLRC).
Aoife Kelly-Desmond will lead the free legal advice service for homeless people and people at risk of homelessness.
MLRC assists around 1,600 individuals and families per year.
UCC graduate Aoife Kelly-Desmond previously worked at A&L Goodbody and Matheson, where she advised commercial entities, in particular financial institutions, and public bodies on investigations, regulatory matters and complex litigation and disputes.