Gillian joined Community Law and Mediation in 2020 as an accountant on a part-time basis.  In 2026, Gillan was promoted to a full-time role of Finance Manager. She is responsible for managing the finance function, compliance with accountancy practices and implementation of financial policies.  Gillian prepares and reports monthly accounts as well as the annual […]

Louisa joined Community Law and Mediation as Chief Operating Officer in 2025. She is currently Acting CEO, covering the CEO’s maternity leave. Prior to joining CLM she had over 30 years’ experience of working in the public and not-for-profit sector in the UK, most recently as CEO of the children’s legal charity, Just for Kids […]

Aoife is Chief Executive Officer at Community Law & Mediation since March 2025.  A solicitor and not-for-profit leader, she is committed to promoting access to justice and challenging inequity through the law. She previously served as the Managing Solicitor at Mercy Law Resource Centre, an independent law centre which provides free legal advice and representation […]

Sinead joined CLM Limerick Service in 2023 to provide expertise in the area of housing law . She provides legal advice and representation across a wide range of housing matters, including tenancy disputes, evictions, possession proceedings, social housing issues, and housing-related regulatory compliance. Sinead previously practiced as a private solicitor in Wallace Reidy & Company […]

Charlotte Ashmore is a solicitor with experience across climate and environmental litigation, public and regulatory law, and human rights law. Prior to joining CLM, Charlotte worked in litigation practice at McCann FitzGerald and gained international experience on public interest projects, including at the Federal Court of Los Angeles and with the OSCE in Bosnia and […]

Órlaith Mac Eoin Manus joined CLM in 2024 as an Education & Legal Officer. Órlaith holds a first-class honours degree in Human Rights (BA) from the National University of Ireland. During her studies, Órlaith worked as a researcher on Afri’s (Action from Ireland) report titled ‘Message to Government: End Direct Provision and Tackle the International […]

Charlotte Ashmore is a solicitor with experience across climate and environmental litigation, public and regulatory law, and human rights law. Prior to joining CLM, Charlotte worked in litigation practice at McCann FitzGerald and gained international experience on public interest projects, including at the Federal Court of Los Angeles and with the OSCE in Bosnia and […]

Lydia Tamrat joined Community Law & Mediation as Mediation Coordinator in 2024. She oversees the mediation department, including the promotion of mediation services and the delivery of mediation awareness talks.   She holds a Master’s in Dispute Resolution from Independent College Dublin, A Master’s in Peace and Conflict Management from the University of Haifa, and a degree in Peace and Conflict Studies.   Prior to […]

James Ryan is a Chartered Accountant from Moyross, Limerick, working in social and affordable housing. His work focuses on financial planning, investment and long-term sustainability in delivering homes that strengthen communities. James brings financial expertise to the CLM board, drawing on both professional experience and community insight.

Aishling is CLM’s Legal Secretary and also co-ordinates our free legal advice phone clinic.

Clodagh joined CLM in July 2021 as the Manager of the Centre for Environmental Justice.

Denise Leavy has more than 25 years commerical and voluntary sector experience in administration, recruitment, marketing and finance.

Elizabeth joined CLM in 2019 as the Policy and Communications Manager.

Leona joined CLM as a Legal Officer at the Limerick Office, in 2026. Leona holds a First-Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a 2.1 LLB Law Degree, both from the University of Limerick. Prior to joining CLM, Leona worked as a Legal Clerk for MHP Sellors, a leading Irish Munster law firm, gaining […]

Erica joined Community Law & Mediation (CLM) as Policy, Communications, and Public Affairs Manager in 2026. With close to two decades’ experience in strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement across the legal, NGO, and private sectors, Erica is responsible for highlighting the incredible work, mission, and achievements of CLM on both a local and […]