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Upcoming In-Person Event 2026

Women in Law Forum

A Day Built for Women in the Legal Profession

  • 10 June 2026
  • Clayton Hotel, Cork City
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About this Event

Whether you’re running your own practice, building your career in a firm, or navigating the everyday juggle of life and law – this day is for you. 

SGN Women in Law brings together solicitors from across Ireland for a day of learning, connection, and honest conversation about what it really means to be a woman in the profession today.

This isn’t another sit-and-listen CPD day. Expect practical sessions you can actually use, speakers who get it, a facilitated networking lunch designed to make real connections (no awkward mingling!), and five full hours of in-person CPD to tick off your requirements.

5

CPD Hours

6

Sessions

1

Full Day

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Connections

We are not here to compete. We are here to connect, collaborate and create something powerful together!

Event Info

Date

10 June 2026

Time

9:30AM - 3:30PM

Venue

Clayton Hotel, Cork City

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Practical CPD

Five hours of in-person CPD across topics that matter - from AI in practice to stress regulation and personal brand.
Real Connections

A facilitated networking lunch structured with guidance to spark genuine conversations, not small talk.
Honest Conversation

An opportunity for women at every career stage share what they've learned, unscripted and unfiltered.
Who You'll Hear From

Event Speaker Lineup

We're bringing together women who have something real to say and who understand the pressures you face.

 

Sinéad Brady

The Career Psychologist

Sinéad Brady

Sarah Leather

Somatic Coach

Sarah Leather

Lynda Di Blasi

Stylist/Image Consultant

Lynda Di Blasi

Catherine Tobin

Business and Mindset Coach

Catherine Tobin

Helen Coughlan

Solicitor/SGN Host

Helen Coughlan

Susan Webster

Solicitor/SGN Host

Susan Webster

⭐️ More Speakers to be Announced ⭐️

On the Day

Full Programme schedule

Six sessions designed to help you grow - professionally and personally.

(Final details and speaker lineup to be announced in the coming days.)

Registration & Morning Refreshments
  • 09:30 - 10:00 AM
  • Arrive, grab a tea or coffee, and settle in. A chance to say hello before the day kicks off.
Welcome Address
  • 10:00 - 10:15 AM
  • Setting the tone for the day ahead - what to expect, how to make the most of it, and why this event matters.
Success on Your Own Terms - Reclaiming Your Career Without Losing Yourself
  • 10:15 - 11:00 AM
  • Women across the profession are quietly sidelining their own ambitions because the path to the top doesn't leave room for the rest of their lives. This talk challenges the thinking that's driving capable solicitors away from leadership - and asks what needs to change.
Closing the AI Gap: Understanding Why and Knowing Where to Start
  • 11:00 - 11:45 AM
  • Research shows women are less likely to adopt AI than men, but it has nothing to do with ability. This session explores why the gap exists and gives you practical tools to start bridging it today.
Nervous System, Stress & the High-Performing Solicitor
  • 11:45 - 12:30 PM
  • Overcoming the impact of stress on your body - especially when you're juggling practice, family, and everything in between. Walk away with practical, discreet tools you can use at your desk or on the go.
Facilitated Networking Lunch
  • 12:30 - 13:30 PM
  • Not your usual lunch break. Sit down to a proper meal with structured table conversation prompts designed to get you talking to the people around you - about the things that actually matter. Followed by a short reflection sheet. This counts towards your CPD as group learning.
Personal Brand & How You Show Up
  • 13:30 - 14:15 PM
  • This isn't just about colours and shapes. It's about dressing with intention, showing up with confidence, and understanding how your presence - online and off - shapes how people see you as a professional. Style, mindset, and personal leadership all wrapped into one.
Generational Fireside Panel
  • 14:15 - 15:15 PM
  • A panel of women at different stages of their careers sit down for an honest, unscripted conversation about what it's really like - the wins, the sacrifices, the things nobody tells you. Hosted as a warm fireside chat with audience Q&A.
Close & Key Takeaways
  • 15:15 - 15:30 PM
  • Wrapping up the day with final reflections, key takeaways, and a group photo moment. Stick around afterwards to keep the conversation going.
The Extras

It's More Than Just the Sessions

We've thought about the details so you can just enjoy the day.

 

Professional Headshot Station

Get a fresh, professional headshot taken on the day - perfect for updating your LinkedIn profile, website, or anywhere else.

Attendee Goodie Bag

Every attendee goes home with a curated goodie bag featuring sustainable, thoughtfully chosen gifts from brands, plus SGN notebooks and essentials.

Refreshments All Day

Morning tea and coffee on arrival, a sit-down lunch included, along with afternoon refreshments to keep you going all through the final sessions.

Giving Back

Our Charity Partner

We’re proud to partner with Women’s Aid for this event. As solicitors, many of us see the impact of domestic violence in our work every day. We will be raising funds on the day, which will go towards supporting their vital work in protecting women and families across Ireland. 

Secure Your Spot

Get Your Tickets Today

One full day. Five hours of CPD. Lunch, refreshments, a goodie bag, and a professional headshot - all included.

 

SGN Member Ticket

€ 247 Per Person (Vat Inclusive)
  • 5 hours in-person CPD
  • Full day of talks & sessions
  • Facilitated networking lunch
  • Professional headshot station
  • Curated goodie bag
  • Morning & afternoon refreshments
  • Exclusive member rate
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Best Value

SGN Non-Member Ticket

€ 297 Per Person (Vat Inclusive)
  • 5 hours in-person CPD
  • Full day of talks & sessions
  • Facilitated networking lunch
  • Professional headshot station
  • Curated goodie bag
  • Morning & afternoon refreshments
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[All prices include VAT]

Not a member, but want to find out more? You can find everything you need to know here.

And, please feel free to contact us directly with any questions at info@solicitorsgrowth.com.

Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

If your question is not answered below, simply pop us an email and we wil be more than happy to get back to you.

You’ll receive the full five hours of in-person CPD, which covers all the sessions including the facilitated networking lunch (which qualifies as group learning). That’s your entire in-person CPD requirement taken care of in one day.

Yes, a full sit-down lunch is included in your ticket, along with morning refreshments on arrival and afternoon tea/coffee. The lunch is also a facilitated networking session, so it’s part of the programme and counts towards your CPD.

The event is being held at the Clayton Hotel in Cork City, which has parking available in the basement of the hotel – Lapps Quay Public Car Park. Parking is also available across the bridge from the hotel at City Hall Q-Park or the Elysian public car park.

Tickets are non-refundable, but you can transfer your ticket to someone else.

In the event of cancellation of the event, full refunds will be issued to all ticket buyers.

Don't Miss This One

Places are limited, so book today! Join female colleagues from across Ireland for a day of learning, connection, and honest conversation.

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