Éamonn Conlon and
Conor Dignam SC

Mr Conlon is a solicitor, arbitrator and mediator, as well as a former partner and head of corporate responsibility at A&L Goodbody.

In the role, he oversaw the development of the firm’s pro bono practice, including collaboration with independent law centres in initiatives supporting asylum seekers, people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and others with unmet legal needs.

Mr Dignam works as a senior counsel in the area of public law, specialising in health care and child care. He is also the vice-chair of the Council of The Bar of Ireland.

Commenting on their appointments, Rose Wall, CEO of Community Law & Mediation, told Irish Legal News: “We are really grateful for their time and for the wealth of knowledge and experience they each bring with them, particularly during a time when, due to COVID-19, our services are in such huge demand.”