Emma McIlveen appointed to chair NI football appeals committee
Northern Ireland barrister Emma McIlveen has been appointed as chair of the Irish Football Association’s appeals committee.
Writing on LinkedIn, Ms McIlveen said: “I have been a member of the appeals committee for the past few years and I am honoured to now take on the role of chair.
“As chair, I am committed to continuing to uphold the highest standards of governance and disciplinary processes for football in Northern Ireland.
“In this role, I look forward to continuing to work alongside my vice-chair Barry Finnegan and fellow panel members.”
Mc McIlveen is qualified as a barrister in Northern Ireland, Ireland and England and Wales, and is a door tenant at Broadway House Chambers in London. She specialises in employment disputes.
She was recently appointed to the English Football Association’s national serious case panel.