About the event

The aim of the day is to provide an opportunity for practitioners to update their knowledge in areas of law and practice management relevant to general practice. There will also be an opportunity to network with colleagues over a hot lunch and a drinks reception.

Topics

• How to prepare for an audit - top tips for the solicitor

• Communications Skills and Time Management

• Family Law update

• Law Society services for solicitors

• Tax Clearance on estates

• Assisted Decision Making Legislation: a practical guide to the process

• Litigation, Conveyancing and Criminal Legal Aid updates

Speakers

• Barry McLoughlin, Communications Clinic

• Laura Byrne BL, Co. Mayo

• Hilda-Clare O’Shea, St John Solicitors, Dublin

• Debbie Leonard, Executive Secretary to the Conveyancing Committee, Law Society of Ireland

• Ailbhe Burke, Sweeney Solicitors, Galway

• Padraic Courtney, Course Manager and Secretary to the Probate and Trusts Committee, Law Society of Ireland.

• Matthew Kenny, O’Sullivan Kenny LLP, Chairperson of the Dublin Solicitor Bar Association

• Roger Murray, Callan Tansey Solicitors.

• Sorcha Hayes, Head of Practice Regulation, Law Society of Ireland

• Michelle Nolan Head of Member Services, Law Society of Ireland

Make a booking

The event takes place in-person on 24 October.

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For more information on this event, please email lawsocietyskillnet@lawsociety.ie or call 01-8815727.