UCD CCLE Distinguished Speaker Series
Tom O’Connor, former Senior Partner of A&L Goodbody, solicitors, and Chair of UCD Foundation spoke to students in The Lawyer, Professional Ethics & Legal Practice (LAW30700) about his career, practising as a lawyer in rural and large commercial firms and experiencing substantial technological change. He emphasised the importance of knowing the law, but also knowing how to deliver legal advice. Tom also spoke about finding and retaining clients and the effectiveness of networking. The students were given a perspective into legal practice which was very valuable.
Pictured with Dr Emer Hunt, deputy director of the Centre for Common Law in Europe.
