Galway’s Future Women Lawyers Honor Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC
Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC received the Gradam na mBan award from the University of Galway Women in Law Society. The honour was presented at a special event on Monday 9 March.
Award presentation
The society’s auditor, Katie Cunningham, presented the prize. The Gradam na mBan recognises a woman in law doing work aligned with the society’s aims.
The accolade also highlighted Galway’s future women lawyers and their choice to honour Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC. The event celebrated leadership and commitment within the legal profession.
Committee members at the event
- Teniola Olaleye
- Ursula Reilly
- Mia Walsh
- Katie Cunningham
- Kaelin Hanley
- Ciara Noone
- Reilly Burke
- MollyJane Sweeney
- Anna Browne
Society mission
The Women in Law Society seeks to empower law students who are women and gender minorities. It promotes access to a range of legal careers and leadership roles.
The society told Filmogaz.com it supports members as they pursue senior roles. It aims to dismantle structures that hinder gender parity at the top of the profession.
