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Pictured: Rosemarie J. Loftus
The Law Society of Ireland has announced the appointment of Mayo solicitor, Rosemarie J Loftus, as President of the Law Society.
Rosemarie is a partner at family law firm, Bourke, Carrigg & Loftus, in Ballina, County Mayo. She is the 155th President of the Law Society of Ireland and the first female Mayo President to serve in the role.
Rosemarie qualified as a solicitor in 1991. She will serve a one-year term as President of the Law Society, representing over 12,000 practising solicitors, until November 2026.
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Speaking on her appointment, Ms Loftus said: “It is both an honour and privilege to serve as President of the Law Society for the next 12 months, and to be only the seventh woman to do so.
“Recognising the vital role that sole practitioners and smaller firms play in their local communities, and the unique challenges and opportunities they face, I am committed to supporting and advocating for my fellow solicitors to the best of my ability.
“As a proud Mayo woman and solicitor practising in Ballina, I will call on my experiences of working within a smaller community to be a progressive voice, supporting and representing local and rural solicitors across the country.” She said
Rosemarie says she will not underestimate the responsibility that I will have and I will undertake the role with great pride and care.
“As the Law Society continues to deliver its ambitious strategy, supporting solicitors across the country, I will champion this work for the benefit of the public and legal profession, both present and future.
“Together, we will work towards the enhancement and evolution of a justice system that can best support the needs of its users. The expertise within the solicitors’ profession, along with the commitment of the Law Society and our stakeholders, means we can work to create a justice system that is just, equitable, and meets the needs of Irish society.
“I look forward to building on the great work of my predecessors and serving the solicitors’ profession with optimism and commitment.” She added.
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