26 Apr 2024
Running the Gauntlet: Lawyers at Sports Disciplinary Hearings: An Athlete’s Perspective
The Sports Law Bar Association will host its first joint Sports Law CPD between the Bar of Ireland and the Bar of Northern Ireland at 4.30pm on Friday, 26 April at the Inns of Court, Chichester Street, Belfast. Chaired by Emma Davey BL. Opening address by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland, Dame Brenda King. Closing comments by the Attorney General of Ireland, Rossa Fanning SC.
Date: Friday, 26 April
Start Time: 4.30pm
Finish Time: 6.00pm
Location: Inns of Court, Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street, Belfast and Online
This event is open to barristers and solicitors
CPD Points awarded - 1.5 hours
Running the Gauntlet: Lawyers at Sports Disciplinary Hearings: An Athlete’s Perspective”
The Sports Law Bar Association will host its’ first joint Sports Law CPD between the Bar of Ireland and the Bar of Northern Ireland at 4.30pm on Friday, 26 April at the Inns of Court, Chichester Street, Belfast. Chaired by Emma Davey BL.
The Panelists are:
Elizabeth Colvin, Olympian and Solicitor,
Paddy Barnes, Olympian and IABA Ulster Club Development Officer,
Conor Sally, Cathaoirleach of Omagh St Enda’s GAA Club and Solicitor.
The joint CPD will take place as an informal fireside chat with the three panelists, chaired by Emma Davey BL. The panelist will explore their experiences in sport and insights into the difficulties faced by athletes when involved in disciplinary and/or legal issues during their careers. The purpose of the event is to understand how lawyers can better represent and advise athletes during such vulnerable times.
We are very pleased that the Attorney General of Northern Ireland, Dame Brenda King, has kindly agreed to open the joint CPD and the Attorney General of Ireland, Mr Rossa Fanning SC, will bring this event to a close.
The free learning event is open to both barristers and solicitors from across the island of Ireland.
The CPD will be followed by a drinks reception in the Inns of Court.