News

• The latest Gazette profiles Shairon Sexton, solicitor and vice president of sales and marketing at leading aviation lessor and financier GECAS. In the interview, she describes moving from a legal to commercial role, the fast-paced world of airline finance, and mentoring other practitioners. Read the Gazette 
• Arbitration Ireland’s eighth annual Dublin International Arbitration Day will take place in a webinar format on Friday 20 November, with complimentary places available for in-house counsel. Book your place 
• Ireland for Law, in conjunction with the New York State Bar Association’s International Section, is hosting a webinar entitled ‘Ireland for Law: Irish Law for Corporate Restructuring, IP/Data Privacy, and Derivatives’ on Thursday 19 November. Keynote speakers include the former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, John Bruton, and the Chief Justice of Ireland, the Hon. Frank Clarke.  Register online 
• The latest Gazette also includes an article by Michael Barrett, legal manager for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and a member of the Law Society’s In-House and Public Sector Committee, on the Data Sharing and Governance Act 2019. While much of the Act's provisions are yet to be commenced, he argues that they are set to have a big impact. Read the article 

Resources

• President's Bulletins continue to keep members appraised of key issues affecting them in private or in-house practice. Recent issues covered include engagement with the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) on remote hearings, CRO services, and Revenue information on the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. View President's Bulletins 
• Library legal research services remain available at 'Level 5' restrictions, while the weekly LawWatch newsletter continues to highlight current case law, legislation and more. Access Library services 

Training

• An upcoming webinar on 30 November explores how enforcers in Europe and the United States have reacted, should react, and will react to the technology sector. This event is organised by the California Lawyers Association in collaboration with the EU & International Affairs Committee of the Law Society. See event details

Social Media

In-house solicitors can connect and network with colleagues across organisations using a private LinkedIn group.

• Access the In-House LinkedIn Group 

About the In-House and Public Sector Committee

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