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In support of our colleague Niall Murphy and his family during this very difficult time. Our thoughts, prayers and support are with you.
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The Human Rights and Equality Group (HREG) of the Law Society of Northern Ireland firmly rejects the UK Government’s Bill of Rights Bill which seeks to ‘reform’ human rights law in the UK.
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland is concerned that the Government’s Legacy Proposals risk undermining the Rule of Law in Northern Ireland and the Society will be making its concerns known to Government at the earliest opportunity.
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Home Secretary Attack On Lawyers Unacceptable The President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, Rowan White has called on the Home Secretary, Priti Patel to retract comments she made in a tweet on Thursday night.
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Niall Murphy: 'NHS staff are like firemen of 9/11, yet we ask them to tackle this crisis with not enough PPE'
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Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast, @johnfinucane welcomes the proposals outlined in the Justice Agenda and praises the Society for raising important justice issues ahead of the Assembly election on 5 May. #JusticeAgenda2022
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Great news delighted to see Niall giving thumbs up!
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President @LawSociety_NI Statement on suggestion that the United Kingdom Government may breach International Law -
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The President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, Rowan White, has issued the following statement in response to "lefty lawyers" comments made by leading politicians.
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland warmly congratulates Siobhan Keegan upon being sworn into office as Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland this morning and wishes the Chief Justice every success in her new role.
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It is with deep regret that the Law Society of Northern Ireland notifies members of the passing of Mr Samuel J. Creighton, Solicitor on 23rd December 2023. Sam was the Principal at Creighton & Company Solicitors. Society offers its condolences to his family, colleagues & friends
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Message of support for Niall Murphy, solicitor
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@LawSociety_NI Congratulates Tyrone joint-manager Feargal Logan (solicitor in Logan and Corry) and his colleague Brian Dooher on their success in winning the all Ireland final.
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland notes with concern the contents of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
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Over two hundred members of the legal profession in Northern Ireland joined colleagues for the return of the Legal Walk / Run through Belfast City Centre in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI (LLNI).
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Great turnout from local solicitors at Belfast Pride 2022
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It is with deep regret that the Law Society of Northern Ireland notifies members of the passing of Pádraigín Drinan, Solicitor, who died on 23rd July 2022. The Law Society of Northern Ireland offers its deepest condolences to her family and friends.
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland is delighted to announce Brian Archer as its new President.
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Her Majesty the Queen has appointed Presiding District Judge Fiona Bagnall and Coroner Patrick McGurgan as County Court Judges in Northern Ireland. The judges were sworn into office before Sir Declan Morgan, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, on 21 June 2021.
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The @LawSociety_NI congratulates @ConorMcCormick on his appointment as Lecturer in Law at the School of Law in the Queen’s University of Belfast. Conor will commence his new role in September 2018. A long and traveled journey from Law Society intern to his new role. Well done!
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland has announced the establishment of a new Human Rights & Equality Group to promote justice and equality issues in the solicitor profession and the wider community. in photo - President Rowan White
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Widow describes six-year battle for justice following sudden death of husband (42) in Spain via @irish_news
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Lawyers from across Northern Ireland took part in the annual Belfast Pride parade on Saturday 4th August 2018. This is the third year that lawyers with pride have participated in Belfast Pride parade event which goes from strength to strength.
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Congratulations to Amira Graham and Ross White from the Institute of Professional Legal Studies (IPLS) who have won the @LawSociety_NI Client Consultation Competiton 2020. Pictured with Ruth Craig, senior lecturer from IPLS.
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The President of @LawSociety_NI , Brian Archer has announced that @IncludeYouth will be the Society’s charity of the year.
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland is delighted to announce Brigid Napier as its new Senior Vice President.
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It is with deep sadness that the Law Society of Northern Ireland notifies members of the passing of Edward (Eddie) Bergin, trainee Solicitor with Cleaver Fulton Rankin. The Law Society of Northern Ireland offers its condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
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Lawyers from across Northern Ireland joined the Society’s President Brigid Napier for the Annual Belfast Pride Parade which took place on Saturday 30th July 2022.
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Green Party Candidate for North Down, @rachelwoods52 said that to improve the court system and to speed up justice new technological advancements should be used. #JusticeAgenda2022
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And they're off for second #legalwalk in support of @MarieCurieNI
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Congratulations to all participants of the Legal Walk Run 2019 - £7374 Raised for Marie Curie Northern Ireland
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland have helped raise £18,000 for @LAL_NI the only charity in Northern Ireland dedicated to blood cancer research.
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The President, Suzanne Rice and Eileen Eileen, Senior Vice wished District Judge McKibbin all the best in his retirement on behalf of all Solicitors Profession.
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Last session on social media chaired by Paul Tweed including Miriam O’Callaghan, Stephen Nolan, Louis Walsh, and Graham Ogilvy #lsni100
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland has signed the Vienna Resolution on the rule of law and the independence of the legal profession.
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Reminder: That those joining the Lawyers with Pride in the parade tomorrow are to meet at Custom House Square at 12.30pm in formal wear.
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Bogus Caller - Andrew Willis/Andrew Williams calling solicitor firms again! The Society has received multiple reports regarding the fraudster phoning solicitor firms seeking their bank details. Be alert and do not give your bank details over the phone to unknown callers.
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Lawyers with Pride are participating in Belfast Pride Parade LOCATION: Custom House Square DATE: 4 August TIME: 12.30pm in Custom House Sq. DRESS: Suit / Smart dress Facebook Event Page:
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Feargal Keane being interviewed by Sarah Travers revealing, personal and honest about mental health and his career #lsni100
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland is delighted to announce Darren Toombs as its new Junior Vice President
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The President, Suzanne Rice & Vice President, Eileen Ewing of @LawSociety_NI attended the Annual Dinner at the @LawSocIreland Blackhall Place to celebrate the Irish Women Lawyers Association.
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Congratulations to @darraghmackin well done on your award!
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Legal Walk Raises £10,000 for Marie Curie Northern Ireland
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Peter Hopkins BL and Charlene Dempsey Solicitor at @LawSociety_NI delivering 'Injunctions in the context of Social Media' discussing ever growing area of injunctions involving social media platforms looking at these cases from the solicitor and counsel perspective. #socialmedia
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Congratulations to the Pro Bono Choir for their successful charity fundraising OF £10,000 in support of the @homelessbelfast
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Over £8,000 raised for Marie Curie Northern Ireland from 'Legal Walk' event in May 2019 organised by @LawSociety_NI
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Law Society welcomes Brigid Napier as new President
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The President, Brian Archer was on hand this week to wish local solicitors’ success as they set off for the Lawyers’ Rugby World Cup Tournament 2023.
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The IPLS @QUBelfast hosted the inaugural All Ireland Mediation Competition with 8 teams participating. IPLS team were victorious! Congrats to Eimear Cathcart, Allison Weir, Hayley Cummings & Amanda Gilliland and IPLS interim Director Barbara Jemphrey on brilliant success!
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Matt Higgins, Charlene Dempsey and John O'Kelly from HHD Solicitors at the launch of the launch of 'Bail Law and Practice in Northern Ireland' at Law Society House
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Welcome to our key note speakers at the first Law Society of Northern Ireland Immigration Law Conference
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Congratulations to the members of the legal profession who did us proud at last weeks Pride Parade in Belfast.
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President Eileen Ewing of @LawSociety_NI truly a ray of sunshine supporting @MarieCurieNI with #legalwalk2018
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Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland comments on themes of LSNI Centenary Conference and praises Society for focus on mental health issues
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Law Society delighted to welcome @JagoRussell to Law Society House providing his insight and knowledge on criminal justice and human rights issues.
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BBC News - Johnny Depp legal case against The Sun gets go-ahead from judge
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Congratulations to Freddie Reilly, former ⁦ @LawSociety_NI ⁩ intern being admitted to solicitor profession in Northern Ireland.
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Thank you to those who attended the Immigration Law Conference 2018. In the photo - Maria McCloskey Chair of IPG, Lord Dubs, Eileen Ewing, President of LSNI, Alan Hunter, CEO and Professor Colin Harvey
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Action Mental Health is @LawSociety_NI Charity of the Year. The President, Rowan White has chosen Action Mental Health as his charity of the year. The President is pictured with David Babington, Chief Executive of AMH. A number of exciting events are planned for 2020.
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Brigid Napier, President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland welcoming colleagues to Centenary Conference 2022, noting contribution of sponsors in helping to deliver Conference.
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International media lawyer, Paul Tweed presenting on legal issues surrounding the use of social media and its impact on clients #lsni100
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Law Society delighted to announce that its charity of the Year is Marie Curie.
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Petition calls for Muckamore inquiry as fresh 'safeguarding incident' emerges via @irish_news
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@LawSociety_NI is delighted to announce its new Presidential and Chief Executive team for 2023. They are from left to right - David A. Lavery CB, Chief Executive, Brigid Napier, Senior Vice President, Brian Archer, President, and Darren Toombs, Junior Vice President.
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Passing of Darren Duncan, Solicitor It is with deep regret that the Law Society of Northern Ireland notifies members of the passing of Darren Duncan, Solicitor on 28th July 2023.
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‘The least responsible are the most affected’. Mary Robinson. LawScot COP26 conference. #lawscotconf
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Thank you to the solicitors, their families and friends who joined us in supporting equality and diversity within the legal profession and our community at Belfast Pride Event 2023
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Members of the public should NOT attend court. While their name may appear on the court list, the default position is that their case will be adjourned without them needing to attend. .
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Lady Chief Justice, Fergal Keane, Brigid Napier, LSNI President and David Lavery CEO, LSNI
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President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), Brian Speers delighted to receive a Belfast Ambassador Award in recognition of the hosting of a three-day Commonwealth Mediation Conference in Belfast in May 2022 organised by CLA and Law Society Mediation Service (LSMS).
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The Law Club - Have you been in yet? 4th Floor, Law Society House Whether it’s coffee and a catch up, a quiet place to sit or somewhere to meet and greet clients the Law Club is perfectly suited to meet our solicitor member needs.
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Centenary Conference underway full house #lsni100
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The Law Society of Northern Ireland condemns the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell as an attack on the Rule of Law and an attempt to drag Northern Ireland back to the dark days of our troubled past.
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The Culloden Estate & Spa in Holywood was the venue for the Law Society of Northern Ireland’s Annual Dinner which was held on 25 November 2021.
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Lord Dubs with Maria MCloskey, Chair of IPG and John Mackell, Law Society who organised fantastic Immigration Law Conference 2018.
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Newly admitted solicitors now being admitted before the Lord Chief Justice for Northern Ireland, Sir Declan Morgan
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Solicitor Niall Murphy understood to be off ventilator and improving via @irish_news
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@LawSociety_NI welcomes and congratulates The Honourable Mr Justice Huddleston following his swearing in ceremony this morning. In attendance were the Presidential and Chief Executive Team of the Society.
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@radiostephen Can get a retweet/mention of support for @LawSociety_NI Legal 'Walk Run' taking place Friday 4pm in support of @MarieCurieNI
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New Presidential Team Announced for 2018/2019 From left to right - Alan Hunter, Chief Executive, Eileen Ewing, Senior Vice President, Suzanne Rice, President and Rowan White, Junior Vice President.
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