In-House Legal Group NI

14/01/2020

A&L Goodbody Solicitors have asked us to share details of the following events with our members:

Employment Law Review, 7.30am Thursday 23 January at 42 Fountain Street, Belfast.
Mock Industrial Tribunal, 1-5pm Tuesday 25 February at Crumlin Road Gaol

Please note these two events are being run independently by A&L Goodbody and not in conjunction with IHLGNI on this occasion. If you would like further information about the events please contact [email protected]

14/01/2020

The In-House Lawyers Group NI (IHLGNI) committee have organised a seminar to kick-start your CPD for 2020. Following the success of a similar event in 2018, Juris Resolutions will provide a practical overview of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) for our in-house members with focus on mediation, arbitration and early neutral evaluation, and instruction on how best to use the range of ADR options.

The event will feature a panel of speakers, presentations and practical demonstrations.

WHEN: 3pm registration, 3.30pm start on Tuesday 21 January 2020

WHERE: Belfast City Council offices, No. 9 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8DJ. Please speak with reception.

This is a free event specifically aimed at in-house lawyers and will attract two CPD hours.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to [email protected]. Feel free to circulate to other in-house lawyers who may be interested in attending.

25/11/2019

Please follow the link below to book - https://alerts.pinsentmasons.com/reaction/RSGenPage.asp?RSID=zmJMu6L9M8VZMRrPAqzv1P0OW4YU8SB8GIN0yuix8B4h7ImU-cRlWqRSWzyffY_c

25/09/2019

There are still some places available at our free CPD event next week, in association with A&L Goodbody Solicitors. The event starts at 3.30pm on Thursday 3rd October 2019 at The Merchant Hotel, Belfast.

"The In-House Lawyers Survival Guide" session will focus on key areas in-house lawyers may be required to advise on, including the laws and requirements around:-

· Board Engagement, Governance and Managing Key Relationships
· Big Deals and Key Contracts
· Delinquent Contracts
· Crisis Management
· Disciplinaries and Executive Terminations

We are also delighted to have Grainne Burns from Kainos at the event. Grainne will provide members with an insight into her role as Group General Counsel of a large tech organisation. The afternoon will then close with drinks and canapes and an opportunity to network with fellow in-house lawyers.

Next week’s session will attract 2 Client Care CPD points. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Glenda McStravick at A&L Goodbody: [email protected]. If you have already contacted Glenda to confirm your attendance, you will not need to do so again.

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/06/2019

Upcoming free CPD event for our members in conjunction with Eversheds Sutherland.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by either (i) following the link https://sites-eversheds-sutherland.vuture.net/1/168/landing-pages/rsvp-blank.asp
Corporate Counsel Belfast Event | RSVP Blank
sites-eversheds-sutherland.vuture.net
or (ii) by contacting [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there.

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19/11/2018

09/11/2018

Invitation
NI In-House Lawyers Group
Christmas Drinks Reception & Legal Update
Supported by Abacus Recruitment and Pinsent Masons we will enjoy some festive cheer and an opportunity to meet fellow in-house legal professionals.
The event will also include a legal update (2hrs Client Care Practice Management CPD) on topical issues that are pressing on boardroom agendas across the region.

An overview of the Legal Landscape: The evolution of the legal market, existing and emerging options and
what employers should be mindful of when competing for talent.

Horizon Watch 2019 A look at the courtroom and regulatory landscape in 2019
GDPR Update GDPR 6 months on.... what does compliance look like now?
Cyber-Security A practical guide examining mandatory reporting obligations, huge potential fines
and rights to compensation for non-material damage
E-Privacy Regulations Planning towards commencement in 2019
Privilege SFO v ENRC - Clarification or a missed opportunity? Who is the "client"?
When are proceedings contemplated? the state of play post ENRC
Brexit - Accessing Talent Mitigating the impact of Brexit on your talent pool

Date: Thursday 6 December 2018
Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm Legal Update; 5:30pm Drinks Reception
Venue: Pinsent Masons LLP, The Soloist Building, 1 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3LP (directions)
To rsvp please email [email protected] including any dietary requirements.
We hope you can join us.

NI In-House Lawyers Group Committee

For further information please contact:
John Hart
Business Development Manager
+44 28 9089 4934
[email protected]

29/09/2017

Another successful In-house lawyers group event kindly sponsored by A&L Goodbody with 110 in-house lawyers in attendance.

25/07/2017

Wine tasting with In-House Legal Group NI. Thanks again to Hunter Savage for sponsoring a great evening.

16/08/2016

Please note that the Annual General Meeting of the In-House Lawyers’ Group Northern Ireland (IHLGNI) will take place on:
Thursday 29th September 2016 at 3pm
The MAC Belfast ( 6th Floor)
10 Exchange Street West
Belfast
BT1 2NJ

The IHLGNI constitution requires that the organisation maintains a Committee comprising seven members. The new Committee for 2016/2017 will be elected at the AGM. Should you wish to nominate a member for a position on the IHLGNI Committee, please send your nomination to [email protected] no later than 7 days before the AGM.

In the event that there are a greater number of nominations than the available Committee positions, then Committee positions shall be decided by a vote of the IHLGNI members. Every member present at the AGM will be entitled to vote in this process. No proxy votes will be allowed and Chair shall issue a declaration of the results once the voting has been concluded.

The AGM will be followed by a free CPD seminar on Data Protection and Cyber Security for In-house Laywers to be presented in association with A & L Goodbody solicitors. The guest speaker for the event is Joanne Ross, Head of Legal at Bord Gais Energy who will share some of her experiences as an In-House Counsel. Joanne has held a number of high profile In-House Lawyer roles during her career including Coca Cola and Lagan Technologies and will be a very interesting and informative speaker. Further details of this event are attached ( attendance at this event will attract 2.5 hrs of Client Care CPD).

NOTE: All persons who are enrolled as Solicitors or Barristers and who practice or are employed in an in-house legal adviser capacity in Northern Ireland, and who so wish, shall be considered to be members of the IHLGNI and will be eligible to nominate committee members, stand as committee members and attend and vote at the AGM.

To attend the event please email [email protected], we look forward to seeing as many members as possible at this event.

Yours faithfully

IHLGNI Committee

13/11/2015

The In-House Lawyers Group are holding a CPD event on 26th November, in City Hall .

The topic is “Key Employment Law Cases in 2015” and will be presented by Joanne White.

Tea/ Coffee and refreshments will be served in the Reception Room from 3.30pm with the Seminar starting at 4pm. Following the Seminar there is the option of joining us for a Private Tour of City Hall.

Attendance at the Seminar will gain you 1 hour of CPD, this is a free event and the content of the seminar will be relevant to all In-house lawyers and not just those who specialise only in Employment Law.

Please RSVP by replying to this email and indicate whether you would like to attend the Seminar only or Seminar and the Tour.

10/03/2015