It is important to keep up to date with what is relevant and happening in your industry. A great way to do this is through networking. Next month there is a host of events to take advantage of the to help you get industry insight and build your professional network. We have put together our picks of the top networking events taking place in Dublin this May that may be of interest to professionals.

A morning with Alexis Mourre

The President of the International Court of Arbitration, Alexis Mourre will visit Dublin on 2 May. Mr Mourre has participated as counsel or arbitrator in more than 230 arbitration proceedings under most international arbitration rules. He will be addressing the following topics such as the new ICC Rules effective 1 March 2017, the opening of a new ICC Case Management Offices, the global arbitration landscape, diversity in arbitration and the potential impact of Brexit on the arbitration landscape.

Tuesday, May 2nd – Dublin Dispute Resolution Centre, Distillery Building, 145-151 Church Street, Dublin 7.

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Legal & Finance Network Event

The Legal & Finance Network is Ireland’s premier network for business people and will be hosting a unique one-day corporate networking event in Lansdowne F.C. (Aviva Stadium), Dublin. The purpose of the event is for business professionals from various sectors to meet, connect and grow their business in an activity based environment.

Saturday, May 13th – Lansdowne FC (Aviva Stadium), Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4

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ICSA Ireland Conference 2017

The Conference is the largest annual event for company secretaries and governance professionals in Ireland. This conference aims to provide delegates with the tools to approach the coming year with confidence and an opportunity to reflect upon the value of governance. Delegates will benefit from expert input on topics including corporate governance, strategy, technical updates, interactive workshops and personal development.

Tuesday, May 23rd – The Ballsbridge Hotel, 4 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4

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IRLI Commercial Law Update

IRLI is delighted to host again this year a CPD on Commercial Law. The event is at its fourth edition and proved to be very successful in the past, raising over €5,000 each time for the charity. The format of the seminar includes the presentation by eminent Senior Counsel and Solicitors of eight substantive papers prepared for them by specialist practitioners (junior counsel and solicitors) in particular areas of commercial law. These papers will be compiled into booklets and given to the attendees. It is an interesting format which has worked very well before.

Saturday, May 27th – The Atrium, Distillery Building

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Economic Summit 2017: Opportunity from Uncertainty?

Presently, the Irish economy is exposed to major global forces. The Irish Times Economic Summit 2017 explores what the effects of Brexit, French Elections and Trump on Ireland. Leading politicians and business leaders will come together to address the challenges and to discuss the opportunities that may arise at this pivotal moment of political and economic change.

Tuesday, May 30th –The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel, 27 Saint Stephen’s Green, Dublin

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As the Christmas holidays approach, most people will be zapped by the swirl of activity that accompanies this time of year. However, this is the perfect time for lawyers to gain the edge and make use of their time during the holidays.

Top 5 productive things lawyers should do during the Christmas holidays

Inspire the Mind

The brain is a muscle and there is only one way to strengthen it; it must be exercised just like any other muscle in the body. Reading, studying, and learning new material are productive and stimulating ways to exercise the brain. So, during the holidays, put your mind to work by watching our recommended picks of TED Talks or here are several other top TED Talks recommended for lawyers:

“The Power of Story” by Greg Power.

“Leadership Storytelling” by Steve Denning.

“How your Working Memory Makes Sense of the World” by Peter Doolittle.

“3 Ways the Brain Creates Meaning” by Tom Wujec.

“Hear Yes! More Often With the Science of Influence” by Dan Norris.

“The Impact of Persuasion” by Don Norman.

“Why We Should Trust Science” by Naomi Oreskes.

“The Science of Stage Fright (and How to Overcome it)” by Mikael Cho.

Update Your Skills

Whether you enlist in an online class, webinar, or seminar, you will be able to learn new skills or update existing ones. One great resource for lawyers is Udemy. Udemy is the online learning platform that helps professionals add new skills to their resume. With approximately 40,000 courses to choose from, lawyers can sharpen their expertise and even expand their knowledge base. Udemy offers a slew of classes for lawyers to expand their knowledge and continued education.

Try one of their personal development classes such as:

Acumen Presents Seth Godin’s Leadership Workshop this is one of the top courses on Udemy and some of the primary takings from this class is the concept that leadership is a choice and provides motivation for professionals to step up and be a leader.

Achieve Productivity – How to Become a Human Time Machine this class will teach you how to master the clock and use it to your advantage. The class teaches a principle of how to use time as leverage, and how to focus.

Relaxation Techniques to Relieve Office Stress this class is designed for people who work in an office environment and includes simple techniques and exercises that will help relieve tension and promote a healthier work life.

Reassess the Past and Plan for the Future

The holidays mark the end of the year. This is an appropriate time to look back at the past year and assess how things went. The end of the year also marks report card time for those still in school. Why not make it report card time for your work, as well. Write down a list of the main categories of what you did over the last year and give yourself an honest grade in each area. This will help you know how to plan. Actually, this may guide you in what skills to update, what TED Talks to watch, or what books to read. Assessment is a key step in moving forward.

Research

You most likely do quite a bit of some research throughout the year on the job. However, other areas of research will be just as beneficial. Here are two such areas to consider during the holidays:

Competitors

While your competitors are potentially relaxing a bit during the holiday season, you can be one up on them by delving into what makes them successful. Finding out their strengths and weaknesses will benefit you if you use that information to your advantage.

Clients

Discover all you can about your clients so that you can give them the best and most personable service. When clients sense you understand and know them on a deeper level, a certain kind of bond forms. This is good for you because every client has a circle of influence, and word-of-mouth advertising has well-documented benefits.

Volunteer

When people think of doing volunteer work, they usually think of the interpersonal rewards including feeling good about helping the community, seeing others happier due to your work, and knowing you made a difference in the community. However, there are other tangible rewards for the lawyer, as well. Here are three such benefits of contributing to community service:

Increases your skill in the area in which you volunteer. People learn by doing.

Increase your presence in the community. More people get to know who you are and may recommend you.

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Established in 2000, Túath is a not-for-profit Irish voluntary housing association. To date, Túath manages over 2,000 housing properties with a strong focus on general needs and family housing. Working with a number of partnering associations, Túath strives to provide assistance to the elderly, homeless and individuals with special needs providing them with long-term, safe, quality housing while integrating families and individuals into a supportive community setting.

The ethos of Túath voluntary housing association is simple, to manage housing in a sustainable way for families and individuals in need, and support them on their journey as they settle into their new community and way of life.

At Lowes we are delighted to be involved with Túath where our Managing Partner, Daragh O’Sullivan is the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee. We are keen to raise awareness of this great initiative, especially at this time of the year,  and recognise the fantastic work Túath do for the community.

For more information on Túath visit their website here.

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Taxation and Legal Costs Seminar DAC Beachcroft

DAC Beachcroft is set to host their Taxation and Legal Costs Seminar on December 1st, in their Dublin headquarters, Fleming Court, Fleming Place, Dublin 4.

Daragh O’Sullivan, Managing Partner at Lowes Legal Costs Accountants will deliver a talk entitled ‘An overview of the current system of taxation and a review of recent developments’, covering a number of current issues in this sector including:

A review of the current system of taxation of costs and the mechanics of taxation.

Analysis of the differences between Party/Party costs and  Solicitor/ Client costs.

A review of the Court Rules relating to taxation of costs and the requirements for the contents of a bill of costs.

Analysis of the decision of Cregan J in Sheehan v Corr (2016).

Analysis of the methodology to be followed by a Taxing Master in assessing Bills of Costs in taxation.

This event will commence at 8:00am with light refreshments and the seminar commences at 8:30am sharp.

If you would like to attend this event or find out further information please contact Claire O’Callaghan on 01 231 9620 or email DublinAlerts@DACBeachcroft.com.

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