Carmel Cohalan

Carmel Cohalan is a seasoned legal professional and social worker with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as a State Solicitor in the Advisory, Employment and Commercial Law Division at the Chief State Solicitor's Office since July 2019, Carmel has also held significant roles such as Mental Health Social Worker at Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, Child Protection Social Worker at Tusla, and In-House Commercial Contracts Lawyer at CMC. Academic contributions include guest lecturing at Independent College Dublin on Mediation Theory and Skills. Carmel's educational background includes multiple advanced degrees in law and social work from prestigious institutions such as Trinity College Dublin and the London School of Economics, as well as qualifications from the Law Society of Ireland and the New York State Bar.