Tuesday, 20 October 2026
09:30 - 13:15
(
3 hours 45 mins )
Online
Employment Equality Update 2026 brings together some of Ireland's most respected employment equality specialists to examine the latest legal developments affecting workplaces across the country.
Chaired by Maeve Regan, Legal Director at Bird & Bird, and featuring expert contributions from Cathal McGreal BL, this annual event provides focused analysis of recent case law, emerging legal developments and their practical implications.
Whether you're advising on equality matters, pursuing or defending claims, representing parties at hearings, or helping your organisation align with best practice, you'll gain the insight needed to navigate this evolving area of law with confidence.
Alongside expert-led sessions, delegates will have the opportunity to engage directly with speakers during live Q&A sessions, receive comprehensive supporting materials and access recordings after the event.
By attending Employment Equality Update 2026, you will:
For employment law practitioners, in-house lawyers and senior HR professionals, keeping pace with developments in employment equality law is essential.
To provide accurate advice, pursue or defend claims effectively, and ensure organisations remain aligned with best practice, you need a clear understanding of how the law is developing and how recent decisions may affect your work.
This annual event offers practical, up-to-date analysis from recognised experts, helping you stay informed and approach employment equality issues with greater confidence.
This event is designed for experienced professionals with a sound working knowledge of employment equality law, including:
Please note: This event is intended for delegates who already have a reasonably sound knowledge of employment equality law and is not suitable for beginners.
Join Ireland's only dedicated employment equality event and gain the expert insight, practical guidance and legal updates you need to stay informed, support your organisation and navigate workplace equality issues with confidence.
Hear what previous attendees have to say about Employment Equality Law Update.
Laura joined Legal Island as a Knowledge Partner in January 2023. Prior to that she worked as an employment law and dispute resolution solicitor with Eugene F. Collins (now Addleshaw Goddard LLP), A&L Goodbody Dublin & Belfast and as an In-House Employment Counsel Secondee at Google.
Laura is also a qualified personal and executive coach, yoga and mindfulness teacher.
Maeve Regan is a Legal Director in the Employment team at Bird & Bird Ireland. With more than 20 years' experience, she is widely recognised as a leading employment law specialist, advising clients across a broad range of complex and strategic employment matters.
Maeve is a respected contributor to the development of employment law in Ireland. She lectures on the Law Society Diploma in Employment Law and has played a significant role in legal scholarship as General Editor and co-author of the first edition of Employment Law, and Consultant Editor and co-author of the second edition. Her published work includes articles on employment misclassification and agency workers, and she also brings extensive experience in developing strategic and operational pro bono initiatives.
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