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Biography

I am a qualified (non-practising) solicitor in two jurisdictions (the Republic of Ireland and England & Wales). I joined the university in 2015. Prior to working at UoP, I was employed as a solicitor in the area of private practice in 1024ºË¹¤³§, practicing in the area of Private Client.

Prior to moving to the UK, I was employed by the Legal Aid Board in Ireland, practicing in the area of Child Protection, Family Law and Civil Litigation. During that time I also lectured on law modules at Griffith College Cork, Ireland. I am a graduate of University College Cork, Ireland.

Research interests

The law of outer space is a research interest of mine. I have contributed on this topic at events organised by the the University of 1024ºË¹¤³§â€™s Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG), including being part of the organising team for a regional Symposium on 'Space Law & Policy' in January 2024, etc (see Activities).

Teaching responsibilities

I currently coordinate the Family Law undergraduate module.

In previous years I have coordinated the following modules: Public International Law; Jurisprudence & Ethics; Public Law;  Legal Project; and Legal Writing & Research. I have also worked on teaching teams of the following modules: Equality & Human Rights;  Business & Employment Law; and Research & Professional Development.