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Matheson Hosts Gender and Leadership Event in Partnership with Dublin Chamber

Date: 27/01/2025

Senior business leaders from a range of industry sectors gathered at the offices of Matheson LLP to discuss gender and leadership in Ireland today.  The event, which took place under the Chatham House Rule, was opened by Matheson partner, Liz Grace, followed by addresses delivered by Michael Jackson, Managing Partner of Matheson and Siobhán O'Shea, President of Dublin Chamber.

The session featured an in-depth conversation with Sinead Fitzmaurice, CEO of TransferMate, who spoke about her experience, the work of TransferMate and her mentorship and support of female leaders.  Speakers were then invited from the floor for their contributions with a view to discussing both the successes and the ongoing challenges within their industries with respect to women reaching their potential in the workplace.

Pictured at the event are (l-r) Sinead Fitzmaurice, CEO, TransferMate; Michael Jackson, Managing Partner, Matheson; Siobhán O’Shea, President, Dublin Chamber; and Liz Grace, partner, Matheson.

Addressing attendees, Matheson Managing Partner, Michael Jackson, spoke about the importance of gender and leadership at Matheson.  “As longstanding members of The Dublin Chamber, Matheson congratulates the Chamber on its ongoing commitment to diversity and its continued advocacy of progressive policies that support women in the workplace.  We also congratulate Siobhán on her successful presidency of the Dublin Chamber and we wish the incoming president, Eoghan Quigley, well for his upcoming term.

Siobhan O’Shea, President of the Dublin Chamber, said “This event holds special significance for me, as it marks one of my final speaking engagements as President of Dublin Chamber.  Concluding my term by addressing an issue that I have long championed feels especially fitting.  At Dublin Chamber, we believe that diversity and inclusion are the cornerstones of any thriving business environment.  We have consistently advocated for progressive policies that support women in the workplace and, most recently, have called on the incoming government to prioritise affordable, accessible, and quality childcare to support families and empower women to not only participate in the workforce, but to grow and reach their full potential in it.” 

We are delighted to be teaming up with Matheson today to celebrate our shared commitment in this area.  The inspiring stories shared here today serve a powerful reminder to us all of both the progress made and work that still needs to be done.” 

 

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