Appointments

Two lawyers have been appointed to the Board of the Western Development Commission, which promotes economic and social development in the west of Ireland. The new 12-member board includes barrister Audrey Crummy, a senior executive at Financial Services Ireland, and agricultural solicitor Aisling Me

Mayo solicitor James Cahill has taken office today as the 150th president of the Law Society of Ireland. Mr Cahill, a graduate of UCD and the Law Society whose legal career spans more than four decades, is principal at Cahill & Cahill in Castlebar.

Dublin firm KOD Lyons has welcomed three new interns as part of its partnership with DCU School of Law and Government. The new interns, Rachel McAuliffe, Leon Broderick and Gráinne Gilmore will be with the firm for the academic year.

William Fry has named Owen O'Sullivan as its new managing partner, succeeding Bryan Bourke after six years in the post. Mr O'Sullivan previously headed the firm's litigation and dispute resolution department, where he specialised in commercial and financial sector disputes.

Tully Rinckey LLP has announced the appointment of Ursula Cullen as a partner in the firm's Dublin office. Ms Cullen previously served as in-house legal counsel for a large recruitment organisation and practices in the areas of employment law, litigation and personal injury.

Cork solicitor Simon Murphy has been appointed to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA). Mr Murphy's appointment and the reappointment of four other members was approved by the Oireachtas this week.

Solicitor Sarah Keane has been appointed by government ministers to the Central Bank Commission. Ms Keane is currently the president of the Olympic Federation of Ireland and the CEO of Swim Ireland.

John J Rice & Company Solicitors has announced the promotion of Paul Dougan to senior partner and principal at the Belfast-based firm.

Dublin and Letterkenny firm Gibson & Associates Solicitors has announced the appointment of Neil Butler as a new consultant solicitor. Mr Butler, who qualified as a solicitor in 1983 and operated his own practice from 1994, brings experience in law, business and digital resources to the firm.

Two solicitors have been appointed as interim non-executive members to the Board of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA). Family lawyer Suzanne Rice, a recent past president of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, has been appointed as the legal member.

Belfast-based KRW LAW LLP has announced a trio of promotions and leadership appointments. Solicitors Róise Fitzpatrick, Setanta Marley and Owen Beattie have each been promoted to associate.

Family law solicitor Orlaith Traynor has been appointed as chairperson of the Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland. Ms Traynor's appointment was announced by Children's Minister Dr Roderic O'Gorman following a public appointments process.

Specialist litigation firm Michael Boylan has announced the promotion of Ciara McPhillips to partner. Ms McPhillips has worked with partners Michael Boylan and Gillian O'Connor since before the firm's inception, amassing a wealth of knowledge in litigation and particularly in clinical negligence.

Carson McDowell has announced the appointment of healthcare lawyer Sinead Keavey to a newly created leadership role in Dublin. Ms Keavey's appointment as a partner and head of Dublin forms part of an ongoing expansion of the Belfast-based law firm's specialist legal healthcare team south of the bord

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has announced the appointment of Ronan McLoughlin as a real estate parter in Dublin. The appointment, the first at a partner level this year, brings the firm's partner count in Dublin to 11, following three partner appointments in its 10th anniversary year in 20